SR1226 over Stecoah Creek
FairPosted for loadGraham County, North Carolina · .15 MI.S.JCT.SR1228 · Structure no. 000000000750038
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1226 over Stecoah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1226 over Stecoah Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1226 over Stecoah Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1226 over Stecoah 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1226 over Stecoah Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1226 over Stecoah Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1226 over Stecoah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.