SR1274 over Clark Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1273 · Structure no. 000000001090148
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 855
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1274 over Clark Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1274 over Clark Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 855 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,710 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1274 over Clark Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1274 over Clark Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1274 over Clark Creek carry?
About 855 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1274 over Clark Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1274 over Clark Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.