US Bridges

SR2241 over Fork Swamp

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1700 · Structure no. 000000001470025

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2241 over Fork Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2241 over Fork 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 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2241
CrossesFork Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1700
RouteState Highway 2241
Coordinates35.48885, -77.36629
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2241 over Fork Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR2241 over Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2241 over Fork Swamp carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2241 over Fork Swamp?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2241 over Fork Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.