US Bridges

SR1238 over Little Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1236 · Structure no. 000000001670083

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1238 over Little Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1238 over Little Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1238
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1236
RouteState Highway 1238
Coordinates35.37659, -80.32466
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2015)
Projected traffic620 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1238 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1238 over Little Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1238 over Little Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1238 over Little Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1238 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.