US Bridges

SR1225 over Flat Branch

Fair

Gates County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1220 · Structure no. 000000000730070

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1998 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1225 over Flat Branch is a steel culvert carrying SR1225 over Flat Branch in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1225
CrossesFlat Branch
Location1.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1220
RouteState Highway 1225
CountyGates County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.46663, -76.79939
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1998)
Projected traffic200 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 SR1225 over Flat Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1225 over Flat Branch 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 SR1225 over Flat Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1998 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1225 over Flat Branch?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1225 over Flat Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.