US Bridges

SR1259 over Flat Swamp

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT SR1258 · Structure no. 000000000490059

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
140
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1259 over Flat Swamp is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1259 over Flat Swamp in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1259
CrossesFlat Swamp
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR1258
RouteState Highway 1259
Coordinates35.26061, -77.32725
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2015)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1259 over Flat Swamp built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1259 over Flat 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SR1259 over Flat Swamp carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1259 over Flat Swamp?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns SR1259 over Flat Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.