SR1226 over Little Pole Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1220 · Structure no. 000000000210336
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1226 over Little Pole Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1226 over Little Pole Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1226 over Little Pole Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1226 over Little Pole Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1226 over Little Pole Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (1995 count).
How long is SR1226 over Little Pole Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1226 over Little Pole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.