US Bridges

SR1285 over Nicks Creek

GoodPosted for load

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. US15/501 · Structure no. 000000001250185

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1285 over Nicks Creek is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1285 over Nicks Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1285
CrossesNicks Creek
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. US15/501
RouteState Highway 1285
CountyMoore County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23765, -79.44774
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1285 over Nicks Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1285 over Nicks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1285 over Nicks Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1285 over Nicks Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1285 over Nicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.