US Bridges

SR1224 over Joyce Creek

Good

Camden County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. S. of JCT SR1217 · Structure no. 000000000290002

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1224 over Joyce Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1224 over Joyce Creek in Camden County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1224
CrossesJoyce Creek
Location0.01 Mi. S. of JCT SR1217
RouteState Highway 1224
Coordinates36.44692, -76.29393
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1224 over Joyce Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1224 over Joyce Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1224 over Joyce Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1224 over Joyce Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1224 over Joyce Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.