SR1282 over Clark Creek
PoorLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. BUS321 · Structure no. 000000001090146
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1282 over Clark Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1282 over Clark Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1282 over Clark Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1282 over Clark Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.
How much traffic does SR1282 over Clark Creek carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1282 over Clark Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1282 over Clark Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.