US Bridges

SR1204 over Perquimans River

Good

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI S JCT SR1205 · Structure no. 000000001430028

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1204 over Perquimans River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1204 over Perquimans River in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1204
CrossesPerquimans River
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR1205
RouteState Highway 1204
Coordinates36.33059, -76.50069
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1204 over Perquimans River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1204 over Perquimans River 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1204 over Perquimans River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1204 over Perquimans River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1204 over Perquimans River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.