US Bridges

SR1261 over Killets Creek

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.W.JCT.NC22 24&27 · Structure no. 000000001250066

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1261 over Killets Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1261 over Killets Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1261
CrossesKillets Creek
Location1.3 MI.W.JCT.NC22 24&27
RouteState Highway 1261
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35443, -79.45458
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1261 over Killets Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1261 over Killets 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1261 over Killets Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1261 over Killets Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1261 over Killets Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.