US Bridges

SR1225 over US70

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 3.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1224 · Structure no. 000000000490072

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
256 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1225 over US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1225 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesSR1225
CrossesUS70
Location3.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1224
RouteState Highway 1225
Coordinates35.13689, -77.16684
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2018)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1225 over US70 built?

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

What condition is SR1225 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 SR1225 over US70 carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1225 over US70?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR1225 over US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.