SR1213 over Sandy Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · 20 FT.E.JCT.SR1211 · Structure no. 000000001210128
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1213 over Sandy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1213 over Sandy Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 64 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 5 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1213 over Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is SR1213 over Sandy 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1213 over Sandy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is SR1213 over Sandy Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1213 over Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.