US Bridges

SR1222 over Upper Little River

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1279 · Structure no. 000000000850044

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1222 over Upper Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1222 over Upper Little River in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1222
CrossesUpper Little River
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1279
RouteState Highway 1222
Coordinates35.40698, -79.06261
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1222 over Upper Little River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1222 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1222 over Upper Little River carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1222 over Upper Little River?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1222 over Upper Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.