US Bridges

SR1209 over Beaverpond Creek

Good

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1219 · Structure no. 000000001310060

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1209 over Beaverpond Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1209 over Beaverpond Creek in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1209
CrossesBeaverpond Creek
Location0.5 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1219
RouteState Highway 1209
Coordinates36.53437, -77.64925
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1209 over Beaverpond Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1209 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1209 over Beaverpond Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1209 over Beaverpond Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1209 over Beaverpond Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.