US Bridges

SR1229 over Upper Little River

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 1.0MI.E. of JCT.SR1213 · Structure no. 000000000850033

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1229 over Upper Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1229 over Upper Little River in Harnett 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 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1229
CrossesUpper Little River
Location1.0MI.E. of JCT.SR1213
RouteState Highway 1229
Coordinates35.37065, -78.98774
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1229 over Upper Little River built?

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

What condition is SR1229 over Upper Little River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1229 over Upper Little River carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1229 over Upper Little River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1229 over Upper Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.