US Bridges

SR1208 over Jean Guite Creek

Good

Dare County, North Carolina · 0.03 Mi.W. JCT.SR1207 · Structure no. 000000000550040

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1208 over Jean Guite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1208 over Jean Guite Creek in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1208
CrossesJean Guite Creek
Location0.03 Mi.W. JCT.SR1207
RouteState Highway 1208
Coordinates36.0727, -75.72849
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2017)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1208 over Jean Guite Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1208 over Jean Guite 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1208 over Jean Guite Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1208 over Jean Guite Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR1208 over Jean Guite Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.