SR1478 over Swift Creek
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.JCT.NC43 · Structure no. 000000000490031
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 302 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1478 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1478 over Swift Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1478 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1478 over Swift Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1478 over Swift Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1478 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1478 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.