US Bridges

SR1220 over Newfound Creek

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000210325

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1220 over Newfound Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1220 over Newfound Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1220
CrossesNewfound Creek
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.SR1004
RouteState Highway 1220
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60524, -82.73299
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1220 over Newfound Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1220 over Newfound Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1220 over Newfound Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1220 over Newfound Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1220 over Newfound Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.