US Bridges

SR1952 over Toisnot Swamp

Good

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC97 · Structure no. 000000001270097

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
105 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1952 over Toisnot Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1952 over Toisnot Swamp in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1952
CrossesToisnot Swamp
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC97
RouteState Highway 1952
Coordinates35.85771, -78.08781
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1952 over Toisnot Swamp built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1952 over Toisnot 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1952 over Toisnot Swamp carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1952 over Toisnot Swamp?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1952 over Toisnot Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.