US Bridges

SR1641 over Palmetto Swamp

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.N.JCT.SR1640 · Structure no. 000000000490029

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1641 over Palmetto Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1641 over Palmetto Swamp in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1641
CrossesPalmetto Swamp
Location0.8 MI.N.JCT.SR1640
RouteState Highway 1641
Coordinates35.3583, -77.14732
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1641 over Palmetto Swamp built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1641 over Palmetto 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1641 over Palmetto Swamp carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1641 over Palmetto Swamp?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1641 over Palmetto Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.