US Bridges

SR1206 over Mine Fork Branch

Good

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .7 MI.S.JCT.SR1241 · Structure no. 000000001210175

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
390
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1206 over Mine Fork Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1206 over Mine Fork Branch in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1206
CrossesMine Fork Branch
Location.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1241
RouteState Highway 1206
Coordinates36.01006, -82.07811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2016)
Projected traffic780 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 SR1206 over Mine Fork Branch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1206 over Mine Fork Branch 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does SR1206 over Mine Fork Branch carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1206 over Mine Fork Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1206 over Mine Fork Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.