US Bridges

SR1211 over Great Coharie Creek

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI W US701 · Structure no. 000000001630335

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1211 over Great Coharie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1211 over Great Coharie Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1211
CrossesGreat Coharie Creek
Location0.7 MI W US701
RouteState Highway 1211
Coordinates34.86179, -78.35607
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1211 over Great Coharie Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1211 over Great 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1211 over Great Coharie Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1211 over Great Coharie Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1211 over Great Coharie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.