SR1246 over South River
FairSampson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. SR1255 · Structure no. 000000001630100
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 252 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1246 over South River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1246 over South River in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1246 over South River built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1246 over South River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1246 over South River carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1246 over South River?
The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1246 over South River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.