US Bridges

SR1222 over Rocky Hock Creek

Good

Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.5MI. W.Jct. NC32 · Structure no. 000000000410016

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1222 over Rocky Hock Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1222 over Rocky Hock Creek in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1222
CrossesRocky Hock Creek
Location0.5MI. W.Jct. NC32
RouteState Highway 1222
Coordinates36.13881, -76.66627
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 inspectionNovember 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1222 over Rocky Hock Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1222 over Rocky Hock 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1222 over Rocky Hock Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1222 over Rocky Hock Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1222 over Rocky Hock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.