US Bridges

SR1207 over Left Fork Cane Creek

Poor

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.SR1211 · Structure no. 000000001210152

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1207 over Left Fork Cane Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1207 over Left Fork Cane Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1207
CrossesLeft Fork Cane Creek
Location.02 MI.S.JCT.SR1211
RouteState Highway 1207
CountyMitchell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02083, -82.08832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1207 over Left Fork Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1207 over Left Fork 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1207 over Left Fork Cane Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SR1207 over Left Fork Cane Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1207 over Left Fork Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.