SR1709 over Eagle Swamp
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S Jct. SR 171 · Structure no. 000000001070135
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1709 over Eagle Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1709 over Eagle Swamp in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1709 over Eagle Swamp built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1709 over Eagle 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1709 over Eagle Swamp carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1709 over Eagle Swamp?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR1709 over Eagle Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.