SR1221 over Catawba Rvr & Private RD
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · 50 FT.N.JCT.SR1214 · Structure no. 000000001110025
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 315 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1221 over Catawba Rvr & Private RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1221 over Catawba Rvr & Private RD in McDowell 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1221 over Catawba Rvr & Private RD built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1221 over Catawba Rvr & Private RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1221 over Catawba Rvr & Private RD carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1221 over Catawba Rvr & Private RD?
The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1221 over Catawba Rvr & Private RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.