NC42 over Swift Creek
PoorJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI W JCT SR1525 · Structure no. 000000001010021
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 225 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC42 over Swift Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC42 over Swift Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.
It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC42 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC42 over Swift Creek 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 NC42 over Swift Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC42 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC42 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.