US Bridges

SR1214 over US421/US701BYP

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.E.Jct SR1289 · Structure no. 000000001630053

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
296 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1214 over US421/US701BYP is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1214 over US421/US701BYP in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1214
CrossesUS421/US701BYP
Location0.05 Mi.E.Jct SR1289
RouteState Highway 1214
Coordinates34.98767, -78.3282
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2021)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1214 over US421/US701BYP built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1214 over US421/US701BYP 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1214 over US421/US701BYP carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1214 over US421/US701BYP?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR1214 over US421/US701BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.