US Bridges

SR1210 over Martin Swamp

Poor

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI S JCT SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000830021

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1210 over Martin Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1210 over Martin Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1210
CrossesMartin Swamp
Location0.9 MI S JCT SR1600
RouteState Highway 1210
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.35049, -77.74878
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2015)
Projected traffic1,100 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 SR1210 over Martin Swamp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1210 over Martin Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1210 over Martin Swamp carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1210 over Martin Swamp?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1210 over Martin Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.