US Bridges

SR1200 over US17 US70BYP NC55

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1395 · Structure no. 000000000490082

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1200 over US17 US70BYP NC55 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1200 over US17 US70BYP NC55 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1200
CrossesUS17 US70BYP NC55
Location1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1395
RouteState Highway 1200
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10089, -77.05874
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (85.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2018)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1200 over US17 US70BYP NC55 built?

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

What condition is SR1200 over US17 US70BYP NC55 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1200 over US17 US70BYP NC55 carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1200 over US17 US70BYP NC55?

The structure is 282 ft (85.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR1200 over US17 US70BYP NC55?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.