US Bridges

SR1003 over Cokey Swamp

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.W.OF.SR1202 · Structure no. 000000000650041

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Cokey Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1003 over Cokey Swamp in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1003
CrossesCokey Swamp
Location1.3 MI.W.OF.SR1202
RouteState Highway 1003
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83972, -77.65072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2017)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1003 over Cokey Swamp built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Cokey Swamp 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR1003 over Cokey Swamp carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Cokey Swamp?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Cokey Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.