US Bridges

SR1240 over Little Coharie Creek

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · .07 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1216 · Structure no. 000000001630093

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1240 over Little Coharie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1240 over Little Coharie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,160 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1240
CrossesLittle Coharie Creek
Location.07 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1216
RouteState Highway 1240
Coordinates34.92741, -78.46577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2012)
Projected traffic1,160 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 SR1240 over Little Coharie Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1240 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 SR1240 over Little Coharie Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1240 over Little Coharie Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1240 over Little Coharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.