NC4 NC48 over Swift Creek
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.SR1510 · Structure no. 000000001270035
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC4 NC48 over Swift Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC4 NC48 over Swift Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC4 NC48 over Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC4 NC48 over Swift Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC4 NC48 over Swift Creek carry?
About 5,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC4 NC48 over Swift Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC4 NC48 over Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.