US Bridges

SR1100 over Black Swamp

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 9.3 Mi.W. of JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000490153

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1100 over Black Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1100 over Black Swamp in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

CarriesSR1100
CrossesBlack Swamp
Location9.3 Mi.W. of JCT.US70
RouteState Highway 1100
Coordinates34.90719, -77.10388
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2016)
Projected traffic720 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 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 SR1100 over Black Swamp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1100 over Black Swamp 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1100 over Black Swamp carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1100 over Black Swamp?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1100 over Black Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.