SR1287 over Cane Creek
GoodPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1211 · Structure no. 000000001210244
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1994 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1287 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1287 over Cane Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1287 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is SR1287 over Cane Creek 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1287 over Cane Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1994 count).
How long is SR1287 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1287 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.