US Bridges

SR1250 over Tar River

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 200 S. of Jct. NC97 · Structure no. 000000000650007

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1250 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1250 over Tar River in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1250
CrossesTar River
Location200 S. of Jct. NC97
RouteState Highway 1250
Coordinates35.9779, -77.75768
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1250 over Tar River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1250 over Tar River 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1250 over Tar River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1250 over Tar River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1250 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.