US Bridges

SR1142 over Collie Swamp

Good

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001170053

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1142 over Collie Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1142 over Collie Swamp in Martin 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1142
CrossesCollie Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1155
RouteState Highway 1142
Coordinates35.77341, -77.21004
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length138 ft (42 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 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 SR1142 over Collie Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR1142 over Collie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1142 over Collie Swamp carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1142 over Collie Swamp?

The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1142 over Collie Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.