SR1228 over Stecoah Creek
FairGraham County, North Carolina · 50 FT.E.JCT.SR1226 · Structure no. 000000000750073
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1996 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1228 over Stecoah Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1228 over Stecoah Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1228 over Stecoah Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1228 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 SR1228 over Stecoah Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1996 count).
How long is SR1228 over Stecoah Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1228 over Stecoah Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.