US Bridges

SR1206 over White Oak Swamp

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1209 · Structure no. 000000001410047

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1206 over White Oak Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1206 over White Oak Swamp in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1206
CrossesWhite Oak Swamp
Location0.3 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1209
RouteState Highway 1206
Coordinates34.59357, -78.13023
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1206 over White Oak Swamp built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1206 over White Oak Swamp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1206 over White Oak Swamp carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1206 over White Oak Swamp?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1206 over White Oak Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.