US Bridges

NC102 over Creeping Swamp

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E JCT SR1800 · Structure no. 000000001470083

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC102 over Creeping Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC102 over Creeping Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNC102
CrossesCreeping Swamp
Location0.8 Mi.E JCT SR1800
RouteState Highway 102
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.42931, -77.18962
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Creeping Swamp built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC102 over Creeping Swamp 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC102 over Creeping Swamp carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC102 over Creeping Swamp?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC102 over Creeping Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.