SR1242 over Michael Creek
Davidson County, North Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR1242 over Michael Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 154 of the 342 inventoried bridges in Davidson County rated good (45.0%); 15 (4.4%) are rated poor.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 27 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1243 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000570498 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Davidson County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts Creek | 2013 | 84,000 | Good |
| I-85N over SR2025 | 1981 | 53,500 | Good |
| I85 I85 Ramp over Hambys Creek | 1981 | 53,500 | Fair |
| I85 over Pounder Fork Creek | 1978 | 50,500 | Fair |
| I85 & SR2227 over Ponder Creek | 1978 | 50,500 | Fair |
| I85BUS US29 52 70 over North Potts Creek | 1978 | 45,500 | Fair |
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