SR1226 over Bachelor Creek
GoodCraven County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI W. of JCT SR1225 · Structure no. 000000000490046
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1226 over Bachelor Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1226 over Bachelor Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1226 over Bachelor Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1226 over Bachelor 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1226 over Bachelor Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1226 over Bachelor Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1226 over Bachelor Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.