US Bridges

SR1208 over Creek

Fair

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001430024

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1208 over Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1208 over Creek in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 74 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1208
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1001
RouteState Highway 1208
Coordinates36.30461, -76.49877
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1208 over Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is SR1208 over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1208 over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1208 over Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1208 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.