SR1260 over Cane Creek
PoorMitchell County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210032
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 127 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1260 over Cane Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1260 over Cane Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1260 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1260 over Cane Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1260 over Cane Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1260 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1260 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.