US Bridges

US301 over Swift Creek Ovrflw.

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1560 · Structure no. 000000001270085

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Swift Creek Ovrflw. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US301 over Swift Creek Ovrflw. in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesSwift Creek Ovrflw.
Location1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1560
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.0695, -77.74885
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2018)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 US301 over Swift Creek Ovrflw. built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 over Swift Creek Ovrflw. 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 2022.

How much traffic does US301 over Swift Creek Ovrflw. carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Swift Creek Ovrflw.?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over Swift Creek Ovrflw.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.