US Bridges

SR1243 over I85 & US601

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1232 · Structure no. 000000001590084

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1243 over I85 & US601 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1243 over I85 & US601 in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1243
CrossesI85 & US601
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1232
RouteState Highway 1243
Coordinates35.54152, -80.57309
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2016)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 SR1243 over I85 & US601 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1243 over I85 & US601 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1243 over I85 & US601 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1243 over I85 & US601?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR1243 over I85 & US601?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.