SR1248 over S.frk.catawba River
Lincoln County, North Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR1248 over S.frk.catawba River in Lincoln County, North Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 8 (very good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 500 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 78 of the 169 inventoried bridges in Lincoln County rated good (46.2%); 10 (5.9%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete multiple box beam |
| Length | about 332 ft |
| Location | 0.5M. E. Jct. SR1252 |
| NBI structure number | 000000001090057 |
| Condition class | Good |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lincoln County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US321 over Larkard Creek | 1993 | 32,500 | Fair |
| US321 over Hog Branch | 1993 | 32,500 | Fair |
| NC73 over Forney Creek | 1968 | 29,500 | Fair |
| NC73 over P&n Railroad | 2005 | 29,500 | Good |
| Nc 73 over Nc 16 | 2005 | 29,500 | Fair |
| NC27 & NC150 over US321 | 1993 | 28,500 | Fair |
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