US Bridges

SR1251 over Wads Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI E JCT SR1209 · Structure no. 000000001250119

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
740
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1251 over Wads Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1251 over Wads Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,480 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1251
CrossesWads Creek
Location0.9 MI E JCT SR1209
RouteState Highway 1251
Coordinates35.28975, -79.4505
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2016)
Projected traffic1,480 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1251 over Wads Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1251 over Wads 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 SR1251 over Wads Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1251 over Wads Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1251 over Wads Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.