US Bridges

SR1202 over Jernigan Branch

Good

Gates County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of Jct. SR1203 · Structure no. 000000000730045

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1202 over Jernigan Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1202 over Jernigan Branch in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1202
CrossesJernigan Branch
Location0.3 MI E. of Jct. SR1203
RouteState Highway 1202
Coordinates36.50757, -76.87881
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1202 over Jernigan Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1202 over Jernigan Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1202 over Jernigan Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1202 over Jernigan Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1202 over Jernigan Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.