US Bridges

SR1240 over Big Juniper Creek

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1243 · Structure no. 000000001250104

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1240 over Big Juniper Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1240 over Big Juniper Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1240
CrossesBig Juniper Creek
Location1.9 Mi. W. Jct. SR1243
RouteState Highway 1240
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32159, -79.50765
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2017)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1240 over Big Juniper Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1240 over Big Juniper 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1240 over Big Juniper Creek carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1240 over Big Juniper Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1240 over Big Juniper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.