US Bridges

SR1222 over Neuse River Ovrflow

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 200 Ft N. of JCT SR1247 · Structure no. 000000001910296

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2005 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1222 over Neuse River Ovrflow is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1222 over Neuse River Ovrflow in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1222
CrossesNeuse River Ovrflow
Location200 Ft N. of JCT SR1247
RouteState Highway 1222
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34976, -78.03225
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2005)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1222 over Neuse River Ovrflow built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1222 over Neuse River Ovrflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1222 over Neuse River Ovrflow carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1222 over Neuse River Ovrflow?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1222 over Neuse River Ovrflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.