SR1228 over Little Bear Creek
FairStanly County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1229 · Structure no. 000000001670079
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 181 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1228 over Little Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1228 over Little Bear Creek in Stanly 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1228 over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1228 over Little Bear 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1228 over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1228 over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1228 over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.