US Bridges

SR1206 over Smith Creek

Good

Warren County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.S.SR1218 · Structure no. 000000001850025

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1206 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1206 over Smith Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1206
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.8 MI.S.SR1218
RouteState Highway 1206
Coordinates36.5019, -78.25217
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1206 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1206 over Smith Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1206 over Smith Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1206 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1206 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.