SR1246 over Eason Swamp
PoorPosted for loadBertie County, North Carolina · 1.75 MI.N.JCT.SR1228 · Structure no. 000000000150065
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1246 over Eason Swamp is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1246 over Eason Swamp in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1246 over Eason Swamp built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1246 over Eason Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1246 over Eason Swamp carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1246 over Eason Swamp?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1246 over Eason Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.