US Bridges

NC210 over Swift Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1010 · Structure no. 000000001010072

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC210 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC210 over Swift Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC210
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1010
RouteState Highway 210
Coordinates35.51868, -78.38143
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC210 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC210 over Swift Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC210 over Swift Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC210 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC210 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.