US Bridges

SR1232 over I85 & Cold Water Creek

Good

Rowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1335 · Structure no. 000000001590087

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1232 over I85 & Cold Water Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1232 over I85 & Cold Water Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1232
CrossesI85 & Cold Water Creek
Location0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR1335
RouteState Highway 1232
Coordinates35.55364, -80.57036
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 SR1232 over I85 & Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1232 over I85 & Cold Water 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1232 over I85 & Cold Water Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1232 over I85 & Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1232 over I85 & Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.