US Bridges

SR1623 over Little Swift Creek

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1621 · Structure no. 000000000490016

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1623 over Little Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1623 over Little Swift Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1623
CrossesLittle Swift Creek
Location0.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1621
RouteState Highway 1623
Coordinates35.26506, -76.98897
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2016)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1623 over Little Swift Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1623 over Little Swift 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1623 over Little Swift Creek carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1623 over Little Swift Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1623 over Little Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.