SR1229 over L. Alligator Creek
PoorTyrrell County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI E. Jct. SR1221 · Structure no. 000000001770089
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 188 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1229 over L. Alligator Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1229 over L. Alligator Creek in Tyrrell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1229 over L. Alligator Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1229 over L. Alligator 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1229 over L. Alligator Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1229 over L. Alligator Creek?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR1229 over L. Alligator Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.