US Bridges

SR1260 over Cashie River

Fair

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1221 · Structure no. 000000000150016

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1260 over Cashie River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1260 over Cashie River in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1260
CrossesCashie River
Location0.3 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1221
RouteState Highway 1260
CountyBertie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.09569, -77.06763
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1260 over Cashie River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1260 over Cashie River 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 SR1260 over Cashie River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1260 over Cashie River?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1260 over Cashie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.