US Bridges

SR1003 over Pine Tree Swamp

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. of JCT.SR1624 · Structure no. 000000000490018

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Pine Tree Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1003 over Pine Tree Swamp in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1003
CrossesPine Tree Swamp
Location0.1 Mi. S. of JCT.SR1624
RouteState Highway 1003
Coordinates35.24861, -77.00172
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2020)
Projected traffic1,800 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 SR1003 over Pine Tree Swamp built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Pine Tree 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Pine Tree Swamp carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Pine Tree Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Pine Tree Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.