US Bridges

SR1222 over Apple Tree Swamp

Fair

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1247 · Structure no. 000000000790090

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1222 over Apple Tree Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1222 over Apple Tree Swamp in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1222
CrossesApple Tree Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1247
RouteState Highway 1222
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50736, -77.72399
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length222 ft (67.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (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 closed9.9 mi (16 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 Apple Tree Swamp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1222 over Apple Tree Swamp 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1222 over Apple Tree Swamp carry?

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

How long is SR1222 over Apple Tree Swamp?

The structure is 222 ft (67.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1222 over Apple Tree Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.