US Bridges

SR1298 over Swearing Creek

Good

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. of SR1228 · Structure no. 000000000570040

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1298 over Swearing Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1298 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1298
CrossesSwearing Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. of SR1228
RouteState Highway 1298
Coordinates35.794, -80.29568
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2017)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1298 over Swearing Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1298 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1298 over Swearing Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1298 over Swearing Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1298 over Swearing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.