US Bridges

SR1234 over Filberts Creek

Good

Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.NC32 · Structure no. 000000000410034

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1234 over Filberts Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1234 over Filberts Creek in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1234
CrossesFilberts Creek
Location0.4 MI.W.JCT.NC32
RouteState Highway 1234
Coordinates36.06425, -76.61403
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2022)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1234 over Filberts Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1234 over Filberts 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 SR1234 over Filberts Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1234 over Filberts Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1234 over Filberts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.