SR1203 over N. Prong Bay River
FairPamlico County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001370007
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 170
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1203 over N. Prong Bay River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1203 over N. Prong Bay River in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1203 over N. Prong Bay River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1203 over N. Prong Bay River 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does SR1203 over N. Prong Bay River carry?
About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1203 over N. Prong Bay River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).
Who owns SR1203 over N. Prong Bay River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.