SR1209 over Cypress Creek
FairPender County, North Carolina · 3.4 Mi.E. of JCT US421 · Structure no. 000000001410055
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1209 over Cypress Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1209 over Cypress Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 SR1209 over Cypress Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1209 over Cypress 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1209 over Cypress Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1209 over Cypress Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns SR1209 over Cypress Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.