US Bridges

SR1724 over Fork Swamp

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI W JCT SR1725 · Structure no. 000000001470037

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1724 over Fork Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1724 over Fork Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1724
CrossesFork Swamp
Location0.8 MI W JCT SR1725
RouteState Highway 1724
Coordinates35.44009, -77.35509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2017)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1724 over Fork Swamp built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1724 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR1724 over Fork Swamp carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1724 over Fork Swamp?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1724 over Fork Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.