US Bridges

SR1274 over Long Creek

Fair

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.W. JCT.NC73 · Structure no. 000000001670267

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1274 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1274 over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesSR1274
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.8 Mi.W. JCT.NC73
RouteState Highway 1274
Coordinates35.34234, -80.21819
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2021)
Projected traffic16,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SR1274 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1274 over Long 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1274 over Long Creek carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1274 over Long Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1274 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.