US Bridges

SR1241 over Brevard Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1240 · Structure no. 000000001110234

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1241 over Brevard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1241 over Brevard Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1241
CrossesBrevard Creek
Location.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1240
RouteState Highway 1241
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62343, -82.13412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2000)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1241 over Brevard Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1241 over Brevard 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1241 over Brevard Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1241 over Brevard Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1241 over Brevard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.