US Bridges

SR1222 over S. Fork Catawba River

Fair

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1261 · Structure no. 000000001090061

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
351 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1222 over S. Fork Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1222 over S. Fork Catawba River in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1222
CrossesS. Fork Catawba River
Location0.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1261
RouteState Highway 1222
CountyLincoln County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45999, -81.26186
Functional classUrban 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.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length351 ft (106.9 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2022)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 S. Fork Catawba River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1222 over S. Fork Catawba River 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 S. Fork Catawba River carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1222 over S. Fork Catawba River?

The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1222 over S. Fork Catawba River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.