US Bridges

SR1234 over US17 Byp.

Good

Chowan County, North Carolina · .15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000410026

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1234 over US17 Byp. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1234 over US17 Byp. in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesSR1234
CrossesUS17 Byp.
Location.15 Mi. E. Jct. SR1200
RouteState Highway 1234
Coordinates36.06997, -76.63011
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1234 over US17 Byp. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1234 over US17 Byp. 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 SR1234 over US17 Byp. carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1234 over US17 Byp.?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1234 over US17 Byp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.