US Bridges

SR1201 over Beaverpond Creek

Good

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI N JCT Nc 48 · Structure no. 000000001310058

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1201 over Beaverpond Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1201 over Beaverpond Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1201
CrossesBeaverpond Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT Nc 48
RouteState Highway 1201
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.52219, -77.62629
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1201 over Beaverpond Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1201 over Beaverpond Creek 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does SR1201 over Beaverpond Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1201 over Beaverpond Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1201 over Beaverpond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.