US Bridges

SR1146 over Tuckahoe Swamp

Fair

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.1.MI.N. of JCT.SR1147 · Structure no. 000000001030030

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1146 over Tuckahoe Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1146 over Tuckahoe Swamp in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1146
CrossesTuckahoe Swamp
Location0.1.MI.N. of JCT.SR1147
RouteState Highway 1146
CountyJones County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.9942, -77.6667
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed7.5 mi (12 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 SR1146 over Tuckahoe Swamp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1146 over Tuckahoe 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1146 over Tuckahoe Swamp carry?

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

How long is SR1146 over Tuckahoe Swamp?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1146 over Tuckahoe Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.