US Bridges

SR1208 over South River

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1210 · Structure no. 000000001630078

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1208 over South River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1208 over South River in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1208
CrossesSouth River
Location1.8 Mi. W. Jct. SR1210
RouteState Highway 1208
Coordinates34.81235, -78.45693
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1208 over South River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1208 over South River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1208 over South River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1208 over South River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1208 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.