US Bridges

SR1227 over Curtis Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · 3.3 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000001110347

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1227 over Curtis Creek is a concrete frame carrying SR1227 over Curtis Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1227
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location3.3 MI.N.JCT.US70
RouteState Highway 1227
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67283, -82.19232
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1227 over Curtis Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1227 over Curtis 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1227 over Curtis Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1227 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1227 over Curtis Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.