US Bridges

SR1206 over Great Coharie Creek

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI W JCT US701 · Structure no. 000000001630072

Built
2025
0 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
232 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1206 over Great Coharie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1206 over Great Coharie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2025, so it is 0 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1206
CrossesGreat Coharie Creek
Location0.6 MI W JCT US701
RouteState Highway 1206
Coordinates34.83511, -78.36507
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1206 over Great Coharie Creek built?

It was built in 2025, making it 0 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1206 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1206 over Great Coharie Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1206 over Great Coharie Creek?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1206 over Great Coharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.