US Bridges

SR1409 over Swift Creek

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI S. of JCT SR1428 · Structure no. 000000000650013

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1409 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1409 over Swift Creek in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 640 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1409
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.7 MI S. of JCT SR1428
RouteState Highway 1409
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00093, -77.64266
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2016)
Projected traffic640 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR1409 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1409 over Swift 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1409 over Swift Creek carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1409 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1409 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.