US Bridges

SR1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl

PoorPosted for load

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi.E. Jct. SR1309 · Structure no. 000000001630085

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR1214
CrossesGreat Coharie Ovrfl
Location0.05 Mi.E. Jct. SR1309
RouteState Highway 1214
Coordinates34.91901, -78.38766
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2021)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.