US Bridges

SR1122 over Bee Tree Canal

Good

Tyrrell County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. E. Jct. SR1121 · Structure no. 000000001770088

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1122 over Bee Tree Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1122 over Bee Tree Canal in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1122
CrossesBee Tree Canal
Location0.01 Mi. E. Jct. SR1121
RouteState Highway 1122
Coordinates35.83848, -76.3546
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2015)
Projected traffic440 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1122 over Bee Tree Canal built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1122 over Bee Tree Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1122 over Bee Tree Canal carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1122 over Bee Tree Canal?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1122 over Bee Tree Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.