SR1220 over Dances Bay Canal
GoodPasquotank County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi.S. Jct. SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001390092
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 1990 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1220 over Dances Bay Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1220 over Dances Bay Canal in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1220 over Dances Bay Canal built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1220 over Dances Bay Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1220 over Dances Bay Canal carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (1990 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1220 over Dances Bay Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1220 over Dances Bay Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.