US Bridges

SR1213 over Southwest Creek

Fair

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI W. Jct. SR1241 · Structure no. 000000001330055

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1213 over Southwest Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1213 over Southwest Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1213
CrossesSouthwest Creek
Location0.3 MI W. Jct. SR1241
RouteState Highway 1213
Coordinates34.75714, -77.54286
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1213 over Southwest Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1213 over Southwest Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1213 over Southwest Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1213 over Southwest Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1213 over Southwest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.