US Bridges

SR1800 over Keehukee Swamp

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. E. Jct. US258 · Structure no. 000000000830074

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1800 over Keehukee Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1800 over Keehukee Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1800
CrossesKeehukee Swamp
Location1.5 Mi. E. Jct. US258
RouteState Highway 1800
Coordinates36.16232, -77.38115
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2015)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1800 over Keehukee Swamp built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1800 over Keehukee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1800 over Keehukee Swamp carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1800 over Keehukee Swamp?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1800 over Keehukee Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.