SR1201 over Rube Creek
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · 100 FT.E.JCT.SR1209 · Structure no. 000000001890114
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1201 over Rube Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1201 over Rube Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1201 over Rube Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1201 over Rube 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1201 over Rube Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1201 over Rube Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1201 over Rube Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.