US Bridges

SR1257 over Fish Creek

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1262 · Structure no. 000000000850153

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1257 over Fish Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1257 over Fish Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1257
CrossesFish Creek
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1262
RouteState Highway 1257
Coordinates35.44455, -78.894
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1257 over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1257 over Fish Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1257 over Fish Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1257 over Fish Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1257 over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.