SR1214 over Pinch Gut Creek
PoorStokes County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1212 · Structure no. 000000001690161
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1214 over Pinch Gut Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1214 over Pinch Gut Creek in Stokes County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1214 over Pinch Gut Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1214 over Pinch Gut Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1214 over Pinch Gut Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1214 over Pinch Gut Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).
Who owns SR1214 over Pinch Gut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.