SR1228 over Canal at Drum Creek
FairPamlico County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.E. of JCT.SR1238 · Structure no. 000000001370058
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1228 over Canal at Drum Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1228 over Canal at Drum Creek in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 70 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1228 over Canal at Drum Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is SR1228 over Canal at Drum 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1228 over Canal at Drum Creek carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1228 over Canal at Drum Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1228 over Canal at Drum Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.