SR1235 over Brushy Creek
FairPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · 25 FT.W.JCT.SR1156 · Structure no. 000000001210214
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1235 over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1235 over Brushy 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 20 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1235 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1235 over Brushy 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1235 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1235 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1235 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.