SR1642 over Ut to Palmetto Swp.
PoorCraven County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1644 · Structure no. 000000000490254
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 480
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1642 over Ut to Palmetto Swp. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1642 over Ut to Palmetto Swp. in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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.
It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1642 over Ut to Palmetto Swp. built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1642 over Ut to Palmetto Swp. 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 SR1642 over Ut to Palmetto Swp. carry?
About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1642 over Ut to Palmetto Swp.?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SR1642 over Ut to Palmetto Swp.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.