US Bridges

SR1257 over Cashie River

Fair

Bertie County, North Carolina · .09 Mi.N. of Jct. SR1260 · Structure no. 000000000150149

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1257 over Cashie River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1257 over Cashie River in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1257
CrossesCashie River
Location.09 Mi.N. of Jct. SR1260
RouteState Highway 1257
CountyBertie County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.04767, -76.98503
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1257 over Cashie River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1257 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1257 over Cashie River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1257 over Cashie River?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1257 over Cashie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.