SR1261 over Mclendons Creek
GoodMoore County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1262 · Structure no. 000000001250067
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1261 over Mclendons Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1261 over Mclendons Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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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 SR1261 over Mclendons Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1261 over Mclendons 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1261 over Mclendons Creek carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1261 over Mclendons Creek?
The structure is 80 ft (24.3 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1261 over Mclendons Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.