SR1223 over Beech Creek
GoodGraham County, North Carolina · .15 MI.S.JCT.SR1224 · Structure no. 000000000750028
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 320
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1223 over Beech Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1223 over Beech Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1223 over Beech Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1223 over Beech Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1223 over Beech Creek carry?
About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1223 over Beech Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1223 over Beech Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.