US Bridges

SR1213 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000490160

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
237 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1213 over Wilson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1213 over Wilson Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1213
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1200
RouteState Highway 1213
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.07823, -77.10491
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2022)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1213 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1213 over Wilson Creek 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 SR1213 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1213 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1213 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.