US Bridges

SR1214 over Little Coharie Creek

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N. NC411 · Structure no. 000000001630090

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1214 over Little Coharie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1214 over Little Coharie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 161 ft (49 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1214
CrossesLittle Coharie Creek
Location0.5 MI N. NC411
RouteState Highway 1214
Coordinates34.88942, -78.44241
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length161 ft (49 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 traffic1,300 (2015)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1214 over Little Coharie Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1214 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1214 over Little Coharie Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1214 over Little Coharie Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1214 over Little Coharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.