US Bridges

SR1276 over Dry Creek

Good

Moore County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi.N.Jct.Nc 24 & 27 · Structure no. 000000001250212

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1276 over Dry Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1276 over Dry Creek in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 430 vehicles a day, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1276
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.5 Mi.N.Jct.Nc 24 & 27
RouteState Highway 1276
Coordinates35.41328, -79.62638
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2016)
Projected traffic860 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1276 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1276 over Dry 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 SR1276 over Dry Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is SR1276 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1276 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.