US Bridges

SR1216 over Cypress Creek

Good

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001410081

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1216 over Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1216 over Cypress Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1216
CrossesCypress Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1338
RouteState Highway 1216
Coordinates34.56581, -78.04242
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1216 over Cypress 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1216 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1216 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1216 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.