US Bridges

SR1142 over Tuckahoe Swamp

Good

Jones County, North Carolina · 1.8 Mi. N. of Jct. NC41 · Structure no. 000000001030032

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1142 over Tuckahoe Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1142 over Tuckahoe Swamp in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1142
CrossesTuckahoe Swamp
Location1.8 Mi. N. of Jct. NC41
RouteState Highway 1142
Coordinates35.03216, -77.57969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2022)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1142 over Tuckahoe Swamp built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1142 over Tuckahoe Swamp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1142 over Tuckahoe Swamp carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1142 over Tuckahoe Swamp?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1142 over Tuckahoe Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.