US Bridges

SR1743 over Indian Well Swamp

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC43 · Structure no. 000000001470011

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1743 over Indian Well Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1743 over Indian Well Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 360 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1743
CrossesIndian Well Swamp
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. NC43
RouteState Highway 1743
Coordinates35.50599, -77.31115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2016)
Projected traffic720 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 SR1743 over Indian Well Swamp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1743 over Indian Well 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1743 over Indian Well Swamp carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1743 over Indian Well Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1743 over Indian Well Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.