US Bridges

SR1002 over Rocky Swamp

Good

Halifax County, North Carolina · 3.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC4 · Structure no. 000000000830114

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Rocky Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1002 over Rocky 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 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 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesRocky Swamp
Location3.1 Mi. E. Jct. NC4
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates36.22634, -77.80888
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2019)
Projected traffic900 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 SR1002 over Rocky Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR1002 over Rocky 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Rocky Swamp carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Rocky Swamp?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Rocky Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.