US Bridges

NC903 over Keehukee Swamp

Good

Halifax County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1904 · Structure no. 000000000830027

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over Keehukee Swamp is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NC903 over Keehukee Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC903
CrossesKeehukee Swamp
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1904
RouteState Highway 903
Coordinates36.1094, -77.37061
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic900 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 NC903 over Keehukee Swamp built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903 over Keehukee 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 2025.

How much traffic does NC903 over Keehukee Swamp carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over Keehukee Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NC903 over Keehukee Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.