US Bridges

SR1001 over Jacket Swamp

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.N.Of NC481 · Structure no. 000000000830009

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Jacket Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1001 over Jacket Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1001
CrossesJacket Swamp
Location0.8 Mi.N.Of NC481
RouteState Highway 1001
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.19311, -77.67372
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1001 over Jacket Swamp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 over Jacket 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1001 over Jacket Swamp carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Jacket Swamp?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1001 over Jacket Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.