US Bridges

SR1344 over Middle Swamp

Good

Greene County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1335 · Structure no. 000000000790034

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1344 over Middle Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1344 over Middle Swamp in Greene 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1344
CrossesMiddle Swamp
Location0.9 MI.N.JCT.SR1335
RouteState Highway 1344
Coordinates35.53237, -77.54533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1344 over Middle Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR1344 over Middle 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1344 over Middle Swamp carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1344 over Middle Swamp?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1344 over Middle Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.