US Bridges

SR1255 over Tyson Creek Overflow

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.81MI W JCT SR1256 · Structure no. 000000001470093

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1255 over Tyson Creek Overflow is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1255 over Tyson Creek Overflow in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1255
CrossesTyson Creek Overflow
Location0.81MI W JCT SR1256
RouteState Highway 1255
Coordinates35.68739, -77.50533
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2000)
Projected traffic120 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 SR1255 over Tyson Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1255 over Tyson Creek Overflow 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1255 over Tyson Creek Overflow carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1255 over Tyson Creek Overflow?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m).

Who owns SR1255 over Tyson Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.