US Bridges

SR1225 over Connaritsa Swamp

Fair

Bertie County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1219 · Structure no. 000000000150010

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1225 over Connaritsa Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1225 over Connaritsa Swamp in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 5 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1225
CrossesConnaritsa Swamp
Location1.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1219
RouteState Highway 1225
CountyBertie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.14254, -77.06393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1225 over Connaritsa Swamp built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1225 over Connaritsa Swamp 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1225 over Connaritsa Swamp carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1225 over Connaritsa Swamp?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1225 over Connaritsa Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.