US Bridges

SR1229 over Bernal Branch

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1167 · Structure no. 000000001010448

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1229 over Bernal Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1229 over Bernal Branch in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1229
CrossesBernal Branch
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1167
RouteState Highway 1229
Coordinates35.41374, -78.47492
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1229 over Bernal Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1229 over Bernal Branch 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1229 over Bernal Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is SR1229 over Bernal Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1229 over Bernal Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.