US Bridges

SR1225 over Contentnea Creek

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1222 · Structure no. 000000000790001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1225 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1225 over Contentnea Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1225
CrossesContentnea Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1222
RouteState Highway 1225
Coordinates35.55467, -77.75128
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1225 over Contentnea 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1225 over Contentnea Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1225 over Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1225 over Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.