US Bridges

SR1216 over Little Pott Creek

Good

Lincoln County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1217 · Structure no. 000000001090134

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1216 over Little Pott Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1216 over Little Pott Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1216
CrossesLittle Pott Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. Jct. SR1217
RouteState Highway 1216
Coordinates35.54534, -81.32436
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2015)
Projected traffic320 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 SR1216 over Little Pott Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1216 over Little Pott 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1216 over Little Pott Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1216 over Little Pott Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1216 over Little Pott Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.