US Bridges

SR1201 over Forest Grove Creek

Fair

Watauga County, North Carolina · 150 FT.W.JCT.SR1232 · Structure no. 000000001890366

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1201 over Forest Grove Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1201 over Forest Grove Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1201
CrossesForest Grove Creek
Location150 FT.W.JCT.SR1232
RouteState Highway 1201
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.29534, -81.81457
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 traffic270 (2017)
Projected traffic540 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1201 over Forest Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1201 over Forest Grove 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 Forest Grove Creek carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1201 over Forest Grove Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1201 over Forest Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.