SR1224 over US70
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1230 · Structure no. 000000000490067
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 277 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1224 over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1224 over US70 in Craven 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1224 over US70 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1224 over US70 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1224 over US70 carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1224 over US70?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns SR1224 over US70?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.