NC118 over Swift Creek
GoodCraven County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. W. of Jct. NC43 · Structure no. 000000000490038
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC118 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC118 over Swift Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 NC118 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC118 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 NC118 over Swift Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC118 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC118 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.