US Bridges

SR1753 over Indian Well Swamp

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1751 · Structure no. 000000001470013

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1753 over Indian Well Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1753 over Indian Well Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1753
CrossesIndian Well Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1751
RouteState Highway 1753
Coordinates35.45928, -77.28375
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
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 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 SR1753 over Indian Well Swamp built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1753 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1753 over Indian Well Swamp carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1753 over Indian Well Swamp?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1753 over Indian Well Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.