US Bridges

SR1232 over Branch of Core Creek

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.4MI. N. of SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000490068

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1232 over Branch of Core Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1232 over Branch of Core Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1232
CrossesBranch of Core Creek
Location0.4MI. N. of SR1005
RouteState Highway 1232
Coordinates35.18312, -77.28576
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating98 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1232 over Branch of Core Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1232 over Branch of Core 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 SR1232 over Branch of Core Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1232 over Branch of Core Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1232 over Branch of Core Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.