US Bridges

NC903 over Great Coharie Creek

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1134 · Structure no. 000000001630067

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over Great Coharie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC903 over Great Coharie Creek in Sampson 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC903
CrossesGreat Coharie Creek
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1134
RouteState Highway 903
Coordinates34.7874, -78.32277
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 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 NC903 over Great Coharie Creek built?

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

What condition is NC903 over Great Coharie 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC903 over Great Coharie Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over Great Coharie Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC903 over Great Coharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.