US Bridges

SR1608 over Mitchell Swamp Can.

FairPosted for load

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 2.2 Mi.W. Jct. Nc 42 · Structure no. 000000000650088

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1608 over Mitchell Swamp Can. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1608 over Mitchell Swamp Can. in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1608
CrossesMitchell Swamp Can.
Location2.2 Mi.W. Jct. Nc 42
RouteState Highway 1608
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.78817, -77.48827
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2020)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1608 over Mitchell Swamp Can. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1608 over Mitchell Swamp Can. 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 SR1608 over Mitchell Swamp Can. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1608 over Mitchell Swamp Can.?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1608 over Mitchell Swamp Can.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.