SR1227 over North Fork Cove Creek
PoorPosted for loadWatauga County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1233 · Structure no. 000000001890087
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1227 over North Fork Cove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1227 over North Fork Cove Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1227 over North Fork Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1227 over North Fork Cove 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1227 over North Fork Cove Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).
How long is SR1227 over North Fork Cove Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1227 over North Fork Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.