US Bridges

NC11 over Swift Creek

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI N JCT Nc 102 · Structure no. 000000001470019

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC11 over Swift Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC11 over Swift Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC11
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1.9 MI N JCT Nc 102
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.49869, -77.42461
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic40,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC11 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC11 over Swift Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does NC11 over Swift Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC11 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns NC11 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.