US Bridges

SR1218 over US64

Poor

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. of SR1208 · Structure no. 000000000650151

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1218 over US64 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1218 over US64 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1218
CrossesUS64
Location0.3 Mi. S. of SR1208
RouteState Highway 1218
Coordinates35.89235, -77.61813
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length178 ft (54.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1218 over US64 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1218 over US64 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1218 over US64 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1218 over US64?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1218 over US64?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.