US Bridges

SR1105 over Tucahoe Swamp

FairPosted for load

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1104 · Structure no. 000000001070105

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1105 over Tucahoe Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1105 over Tucahoe Swamp in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1105
CrossesTucahoe Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1104
RouteState Highway 1105
Coordinates35.04652, -77.71176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2019)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1105 over Tucahoe Swamp built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1105 over Tucahoe 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1105 over Tucahoe Swamp carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1105 over Tucahoe Swamp?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR1105 over Tucahoe Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.