SR1275 over Beaver Creek
FairMitchell County, North Carolina · .03 MI.W.JCT.US19E · Structure no. 000000001210239
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1275 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1275 over Beaver 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1275 over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1275 over Beaver 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 SR1275 over Beaver Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1275 over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR1275 over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.