SR1223 over Catawba River
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.SR1233 · Structure no. 000000000230046
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1223 over Catawba River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1223 over Catawba River in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1223 over Catawba River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1223 over Catawba River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1223 over Catawba River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1223 over Catawba River?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 178 ft (54.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR1223 over Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.