US Bridges

SR1429 over Maple Swamp

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI S JCT SR1426 · Structure no. 000000000650097

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1429 over Maple Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1429 over Maple Swamp in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1429
CrossesMaple Swamp
Location0.8 MI S JCT SR1426
RouteState Highway 1429
Coordinates36.0417, -77.56735
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1429 over Maple Swamp built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1429 over Maple 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1429 over Maple Swamp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1429 over Maple Swamp?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1429 over Maple Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.