SR1224 over Joyce Creek
PoorCamden County, North Carolina · .7 MI.S.JCT.SR1225 · Structure no. 000000000290013
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 51 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1224 over Joyce Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1224 over Joyce Creek in Camden County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1224 over Joyce Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1224 over Joyce 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1224 over Joyce Creek carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1224 over Joyce Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1224 over Joyce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.