US Bridges

NC102 over Swift Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI W JCT SR1723 · Structure no. 000000001470053

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC102 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC102 over Swift Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC102
CrossesSwift Creek
Location1.3 MI W JCT SR1723
RouteState Highway 102
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47126, -77.40039
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 NC102 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC102 over Swift Creek 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 NC102 over Swift Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC102 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC102 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.