US Bridges

SR1214 over Long Creek

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1435 · Structure no. 000000001670187

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1214 over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SR1214 over Long Creek in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1214
CrossesLong Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1435
RouteState Highway 1214
Coordinates35.39822, -80.2526
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1214 over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1214 over Long 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1214 over Long Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1214 over Long Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1214 over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.