SR1202 over Howards Creek
FairLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. SR1203 · Structure no. 000000001090230
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1202 over Howards Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1202 over Howards Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 25 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1202 over Howards Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1202 over Howards 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1202 over Howards Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1202 over Howards Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1202 over Howards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.