SR1231 over Little Bear Creek
PoorStanly County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC73 · Structure no. 000000001670081
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 330
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1231 over Little Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1231 over Little Bear Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1231 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1231 over Little Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1231 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 330 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1231 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1231 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.