SR1223 over Little Rock Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.NC261 · Structure no. 000000001210035
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1223 over Little Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1223 over Little Rock Creek in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1223 over Little Rock Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1223 over Little Rock Creek 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1223 over Little Rock Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1223 over Little Rock Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1223 over Little Rock Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.