SR1226 over I40 I85
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.96 Mi. W. Jct. SR1158 · Structure no. 000000000010047
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 261 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1226 over I40 I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1226 over I40 I85 in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1226 over I40 I85 built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1226 over I40 I85 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1226 over I40 I85 carry?
About 33,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1226 over I40 I85?
The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.
Who owns SR1226 over I40 I85?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.