US Bridges

SR1201 over I95

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E.JCT.SR1200 · Structure no. 000000001310070

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1201 over I95 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1201 over I95 in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 940 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,880 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1201
CrossesI95
Location0.5 MI E.JCT.SR1200
RouteState Highway 1201
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.50611, -77.59431
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length223 ft (67.9 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic1,880 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1201 over I95 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1201 over I95 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1201 over I95 carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1201 over I95?

The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1201 over I95?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.