SR1209 over Barbecue Swamp
FairHarnett County, North Carolina · 0.4MI N. of JCT.NC27 · Structure no. 000000000850048
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1209 over Barbecue Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1209 over Barbecue Swamp in Harnett 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 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1209 over Barbecue Swamp built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1209 over Barbecue 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1209 over Barbecue Swamp carry?
About 5,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1209 over Barbecue Swamp?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR1209 over Barbecue Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.