US Bridges

SR1192 over Swearing Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1206 · Structure no. 000000000570497

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1192 over Swearing Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1192 over Swearing Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1192
CrossesSwearing Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1206
RouteState Highway 1192
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.82804, -80.29625
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length58 ft (17.6 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 traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,400 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 SR1192 over Swearing Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1192 over Swearing 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1192 over Swearing Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1192 over Swearing Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1192 over Swearing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.