US Bridges

SR1001 over Flat Swamp Creek

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.76 Mi. E. Jct. SR1301 · Structure no. 000000000150175

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Flat Swamp Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1001 over Flat Swamp Creek in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesFlat Swamp Creek
Location0.76 Mi. E. Jct. SR1301
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates36.07689, -76.87094
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1001 over Flat Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Flat Swamp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Flat Swamp Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Flat Swamp Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1001 over Flat Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.