US Bridges

SR1159 over Ross Swamp

Fair

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. of JCT SR1401 · Structure no. 000000001170075

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1159 over Ross Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1159 over Ross Swamp in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1159
CrossesRoss Swamp
Location0.8 Mi. N. of JCT SR1401
RouteState Highway 1159
CountyMartin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.83802, -77.21189
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2021)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1159 over Ross Swamp built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1159 over Ross 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1159 over Ross Swamp carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1159 over Ross Swamp?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1159 over Ross Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.