US Bridges

SR1155 over Cutawhiskie Swamp

PoorPosted for load

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT.SR1154 · Structure no. 000000000910064

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1155 over Cutawhiskie Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1155 over Cutawhiskie Swamp in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1155
CrossesCutawhiskie Swamp
Location0.4MI.N.JCT.SR1154
RouteState Highway 1155
Coordinates36.31688, -77.17852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1155 over Cutawhiskie Swamp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1155 over Cutawhiskie Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1155 over Cutawhiskie Swamp carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1155 over Cutawhiskie Swamp?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1155 over Cutawhiskie Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.