US Bridges

SR1456 over Little Coharie Creek

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N. of JCT SR1459 · Structure no. 000000001630154

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
1991 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1456 over Little Coharie Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1456 over Little Coharie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1456
CrossesLittle Coharie Creek
Location0.1 MI N. of JCT SR1459
RouteState Highway 1456
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13597, -78.49956
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (1991)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1456 over Little Coharie Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1456 over Little Coharie Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1456 over Little Coharie Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (1991 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1456 over Little Coharie Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1456 over Little Coharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.