US Bridges

SR1228 over Little Brown Creek

Good

Anson County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1250 · Structure no. 000000000070143

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1228 over Little Brown Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1228 over Little Brown Creek in Anson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1228
CrossesLittle Brown Creek
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1250
RouteState Highway 1228
Coordinates34.928, -80.18014
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1228 over Little Brown Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1228 over Little Brown Creek 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does SR1228 over Little Brown Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1228 over Little Brown Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1228 over Little Brown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.