SR1222 over Rube Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 30 S. Jct. SR1207 · Structure no. 000000001890020
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1222 over Rube Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1222 over Rube Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1222 over Rube Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1222 over Rube 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 2023.
How much traffic does SR1222 over Rube Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1222 over Rube Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns SR1222 over Rube Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.