US Bridges

SR1200 over US264

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI NE JCT SR1214 · Structure no. 000000001470433

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1200 over US264 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1200 over US264 in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1200
CrossesUS264
Location0.2 MI NE JCT SR1214
RouteState Highway 1200
Coordinates35.60297, -77.5252
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1200 over US264 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1200 over US264 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 SR1200 over US264 carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1200 over US264?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1200 over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.