SR1440 over Swift Creek
GoodCraven County, North Carolina · 50 Ft S. Jct. US17 Bus · Structure no. 000000000490032
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 211 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1440 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1440 over Swift Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1440 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1440 over 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR1440 over Swift Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1440 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns SR1440 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.