US Bridges

SR1222 over Beaman Run

Good

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. of JCT SR1225 · Structure no. 000000000790013

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1222 over Beaman Run is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1222 over Beaman Run in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1222
CrossesBeaman Run
Location0.4 Mi. S. of JCT SR1225
RouteState Highway 1222
Coordinates35.54829, -77.74245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1222 over Beaman Run built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1222 over Beaman Run 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1222 over Beaman Run carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1222 over Beaman Run?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1222 over Beaman Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.