US Bridges

SR1216 over Burnt Coat Swamp

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1210 · Structure no. 000000000830101

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1216 over Burnt Coat Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1216 over Burnt Coat Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1216
CrossesBurnt Coat Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1210
RouteState Highway 1216
Coordinates36.25519, -77.75956
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2015)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1216 over Burnt Coat Swamp built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1216 over Burnt Coat Swamp 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1216 over Burnt Coat Swamp carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1216 over Burnt Coat Swamp?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1216 over Burnt Coat Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.