US Bridges

SR1444 over Br. of Swift Creek

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.E. of JCT.NC118 · Structure no. 000000000490102

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1444 over Br. of Swift Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1444 over Br. of Swift Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1444
CrossesBr. of Swift Creek
Location0.2 Mi.E. of JCT.NC118
RouteState Highway 1444
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31307, -77.19538
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1444 over Br. of Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1444 over Br. of 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1444 over Br. of Swift Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1444 over Br. of Swift Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1444 over Br. of Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.