US Bridges

SR1960 over Six Runs Creek

FairPosted for load

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR195 · Structure no. 000000001630385

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1955
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
340 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1960 over Six Runs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1960 over Six Runs Creek in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 103 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1960
CrossesSix Runs Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR195
RouteState Highway 1960
Coordinates34.8523, -78.24457
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2022)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1960 over Six Runs Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.

What condition is SR1960 over Six Runs 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 SR1960 over Six Runs Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1960 over Six Runs Creek?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1960 over Six Runs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.