US Bridges

SR1224 over Smith Creek

Good

Warren County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W JCT SR1236 · Structure no. 000000001850107

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
460
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1224 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1224 over Smith Creek in Warren County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1224
CrossesSmith Creek
Location0.1 MI W JCT SR1236
RouteState Highway 1224
Coordinates36.45371, -78.26462
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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2018)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1224 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1224 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1224 over Smith Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1224 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1224 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.