US Bridges

SR1203 over Swamp

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1204 · Structure no. 000000000150006

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1203 over Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1203 over Swamp in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR1203
CrossesSwamp
Location2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1204
RouteState Highway 1203
Coordinates36.17803, -77.18071
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1203 over Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1203 over Swamp 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1203 over Swamp carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1203 over Swamp?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1203 over Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.