US Bridges

SR1209 over Joes Fork

Poor

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1216 · Structure no. 000000001250116

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1209 over Joes Fork is a steel culvert carrying SR1209 over Joes Fork in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1209
CrossesJoes Fork
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1216
RouteState Highway 1209
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21944, -79.4788
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2015)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1209 over Joes Fork built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1209 over Joes Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1209 over Joes Fork carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1209 over Joes Fork?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1209 over Joes Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.