US Bridges

SR1294 over US321

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1262 · Structure no. 000000001090268

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1294 over US321 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1294 over US321 in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1294
CrossesUS321
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1262
RouteState Highway 1294
Coordinates35.46984, -81.22268
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2013)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1294 over US321 built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1294 over US321 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1294 over US321 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1294 over US321?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1294 over US321?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.