US Bridges

SR1229 over US264

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1200 · Structure no. 000000001470440

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
266 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1229 over US264 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1229 over US264 in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1229
CrossesUS264
Location0.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1200
RouteState Highway 1229
Coordinates35.61632, -77.64326
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length266 ft (81 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2018)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1229 over US264 built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1229 over US264 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 SR1229 over US264 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1229 over US264?

The structure is 266 ft (81 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1229 over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.