US Bridges

SR1218 over Appletree Swamp

FairPosted for load

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1216 · Structure no. 000000000790016

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1218 over Appletree Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1218 over Appletree Swamp in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1218
CrossesAppletree Swamp
Location0.1 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1216
RouteState Highway 1218
CountyGreene County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50508, -77.77448
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1218 over Appletree Swamp built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1218 over Appletree 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1218 over Appletree Swamp carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1218 over Appletree Swamp?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1218 over Appletree Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.