SR1252 over Tar River
GoodEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.4MI.S.OF NC97 · Structure no. 000000000650044
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 423 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1252 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1252 over Tar River in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1252 over Tar River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1252 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1252 over Tar River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1252 over Tar River?
The structure is 423 ft (128.9 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1252 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.