US Bridges

SR1006 over Cokey Swamp

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. of JCT.SR1224 · Structure no. 000000000650042

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Cokey Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1006 over Cokey Swamp in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesCokey Swamp
Location0.6 Mi. W. of JCT.SR1224
RouteState Highway 1006
Coordinates35.86513, -77.66214
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1006 over Cokey Swamp built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over Cokey Swamp 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1006 over Cokey Swamp carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Cokey Swamp?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over Cokey Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.