US Bridges

SR1219 over Falling Creek

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1216 · Structure no. 000000001910080

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1219 over Falling Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1219 over Falling Creek in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1219
CrossesFalling Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1216
RouteState Highway 1219
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32248, -78.12809
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length142 ft (43.2 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 traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1219 over Falling Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1219 over Falling 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1219 over Falling Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1219 over Falling Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1219 over Falling Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.