US Bridges

SR1267 over Cove Creek

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001110317

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1267 over Cove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1267 over Cove Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1267
CrossesCove Creek
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1001
RouteState Highway 1267
Coordinates35.54792, -82.06721
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2000)
Projected traffic240 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1267 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1267 over Cove Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1267 over Cove Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1267 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1267 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.