US Bridges

SR1711 over Fork Swamp

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT SR1709 · Structure no. 000000001470028

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1711 over Fork Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1711 over Fork Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1711
CrossesFork Swamp
Location0.5 MI W JCT SR1709
RouteState Highway 1711
Coordinates35.52686, -77.36918
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1711 over Fork Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1711 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1711 over Fork Swamp carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1711 over Fork Swamp?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1711 over Fork Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.