US Bridges

SR1222 over Contentnea Creek

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1221 · Structure no. 000000000790014

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1222 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1222 over Contentnea Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1222
CrossesContentnea Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1221
RouteState Highway 1222
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50651, -77.72626
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2022)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1222 over Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1222 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1222 over Contentnea Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1222 over Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1222 over Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.