SR1225 over Big Bear Creek
FairStanly County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.S.Jct. SR1134 · Structure no. 000000001670246
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 70 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1225 over Big Bear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1225 over Big Bear Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 43 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 SR1225 over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is SR1225 over Big 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1225 over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1225 over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns SR1225 over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.