US Bridges

SR1436 over Big Marsh Swamp

PoorPosted for load

Hoke County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1444 · Structure no. 000000000930039

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1436 over Big Marsh Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1436 over Big Marsh Swamp in Hoke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 74 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 4 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1436
CrossesBig Marsh Swamp
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1444
RouteState Highway 1436
Coordinates34.88679, -79.13218
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2016)
Projected traffic820 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1436 over Big Marsh Swamp built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR1436 over Big Marsh 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1436 over Big Marsh Swamp carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1436 over Big Marsh Swamp?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR1436 over Big Marsh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.