SR1235 over Joyce Creek
PoorPosted for loadCamden County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E JCT SR1234 · Structure no. 000000000290019
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 85 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1235 over Joyce Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1235 over Joyce Creek in Camden County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 66 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1235 over Joyce Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SR1235 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 SR1235 over Joyce Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).
How long is SR1235 over Joyce Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1235 over Joyce Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.