SR1949 over Bulltail Creek
GoodSampson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. of Jct. NC41 · Structure no. 000000001630295
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1949 over Bulltail Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1949 over Bulltail Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1949 over Bulltail Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1949 over Bulltail 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does SR1949 over Bulltail Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1949 over Bulltail Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1949 over Bulltail Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.