US Bridges

SR1436 over Big Marsh Swamp

FairPosted for load

Hoke County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1444 · Structure no. 000000000930040

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
3 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1436
CrossesBig Marsh Swamp
Location0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1444
RouteState Highway 1436
Coordinates34.88712, -79.13189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 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 closed5.6 mi (9 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 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 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 47 ft (14.3 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.