SR1200 over Watauga River
PoorWatauga County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000001890271
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1200 over Watauga River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1200 over Watauga River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1200 over Watauga River built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1200 over Watauga River 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does SR1200 over Watauga River carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1200 over Watauga River?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1200 over Watauga River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.