US421 over Little Coharie Creek
FairSampson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR1458 · Structure no. 000000001630004
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 97 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US421 over Little Coharie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US421 over Little Coharie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US421 over Little Coharie Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is US421 over Little Coharie 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US421 over Little Coharie Creek carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US421 over Little Coharie Creek?
The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US421 over Little Coharie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.