US Bridges

SR1311 over Great Coharie Ovrfw

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 2.1 MI W. of JCT US421 · Structure no. 000000001630112

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1311 over Great Coharie Ovrfw is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1311 over Great Coharie Ovrfw in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1311
CrossesGreat Coharie Ovrfw
Location2.1 MI W. of JCT US421
RouteState Highway 1311
Coordinates35.02583, -78.37677
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1311 over Great Coharie Ovrfw built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1311 over Great Coharie Ovrfw 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1311 over Great Coharie Ovrfw carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1311 over Great Coharie Ovrfw?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1311 over Great Coharie Ovrfw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.