SR1209 over Dovers Branch
GoodYancey County, North Carolina · .15 MI.N.JCT.NC80 · Structure no. 000000001990276
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1209 over Dovers Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1209 over Dovers Branch in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1209 over Dovers Branch built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1209 over Dovers Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.
How much traffic does SR1209 over Dovers Branch carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1209 over Dovers Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1209 over Dovers Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.