SR1238 over Lithia Inn Branch
GoodLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1257 · Structure no. 000000001090218
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 780
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1238 over Lithia Inn Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1238 over Lithia Inn Branch in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 780 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1238 over Lithia Inn Branch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1238 over Lithia Inn Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.
How much traffic does SR1238 over Lithia Inn Branch carry?
About 780 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1238 over Lithia Inn Branch?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns SR1238 over Lithia Inn Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.