US Bridges

SR1214 over Mill Creek

Fair

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1219 · Structure no. 000000001430068

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1214 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1214 over Mill Creek in Perquimans 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1214
CrossesMill Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1219
RouteState Highway 1214
Coordinates36.22133, -76.44461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2015)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1214 over Mill Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1214 over Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1214 over Mill Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1214 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1214 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.