SR1465 over Swift Creek
PoorPosted for loadCraven County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.N. of JCT.NC118 · Structure no. 000000000490043
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1465 over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1465 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 28 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1465 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1465 over Swift Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1465 over Swift Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1465 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1465 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.