US Bridges

SR1221 over Mill Creek

Good

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W. JCT SR1222 · Structure no. 000000001430007

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
560
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1221 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1221 over Mill Creek in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,120 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1221
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.1 MI W. JCT SR1222
RouteState Highway 1221
Coordinates36.24075, -76.43165
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2016)
Projected traffic1,120 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1221 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1221 over Mill Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1221 over Mill Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1221 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1221 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.