US Bridges

SR1230 over Spring Creek

Fair

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1229 · Structure no. 000000001370011

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1230 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1230 over Spring Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1230
CrossesSpring Creek
Location0.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1229
RouteState Highway 1230
Coordinates35.27044, -76.57783
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1230 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1230 over Spring 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1230 over Spring Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1230 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1230 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.