US Bridges

SR1220 over Cole Creek

Fair

Gates County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC37 · Structure no. 000000000730010

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1220 over Cole Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1220 over Cole Creek in Gates 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1220
CrossesCole Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. NC37
RouteState Highway 1220
CountyGates County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.46579, -76.773
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1220 over Cole Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1220 over Cole 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1220 over Cole Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1220 over Cole Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1220 over Cole Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.