US Bridges

SR1167 over Old Tree Swamp

Good

Hertford County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI W JCT NC11 · Structure no. 000000000910020

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1167 over Old Tree Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1167 over Old Tree Swamp in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1167
CrossesOld Tree Swamp
Location1.0 MI W JCT NC11
RouteState Highway 1167
Coordinates36.37656, -77.06714
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1167 over Old Tree Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1167 over Old Tree 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1167 over Old Tree Swamp carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1167 over Old Tree Swamp?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1167 over Old Tree Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.