SR1278 over Cane Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001210211
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1278 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1278 over Cane Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1278 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1278 over Cane 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1278 over Cane Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1278 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1278 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.