SR1203 over Branch of Sawyers Creek
PoorCamden County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI E JCT NC343 · Structure no. 000000000290011
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1203 over Branch of Sawyers Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1203 over Branch of Sawyers Creek in Camden County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1203 over Branch of Sawyers Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1203 over Branch of Sawyers 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1203 over Branch of Sawyers Creek carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1203 over Branch of Sawyers Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1203 over Branch of Sawyers Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.