US Bridges

SR1222 over Connaritsa Swamp

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000150002

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1222 over Connaritsa Swamp is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1222 over Connaritsa Swamp in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1222
CrossesConnaritsa Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1200
RouteState Highway 1222
Coordinates36.17898, -77.09031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2015)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1222 over Connaritsa Swamp built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1222 over Connaritsa Swamp 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does SR1222 over Connaritsa Swamp carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1222 over Connaritsa Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns SR1222 over Connaritsa Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.