US Bridges

SR1229 over Contentnea Creek

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI S JCT SR 1200 · Structure no. 000000001470073

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1229 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1229 over Contentnea Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 840 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1229
CrossesContentnea Creek
Location0.8 MI S JCT SR 1200
RouteState Highway 1229
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61385, -77.64646
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2016)
Projected traffic840 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1229 over Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1229 over Contentnea 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1229 over Contentnea Creek carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1229 over Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1229 over Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.