NC47 over Swearing Creek
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR3100 · Structure no. 000000000570017
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC47 over Swearing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC47 over Swearing Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC47 over Swearing Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC47 over Swearing Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC47 over Swearing Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC47 over Swearing Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC47 over Swearing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.