US Bridges

SR1708 over Fork Swamp

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1700 · Structure no. 000000001470169

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1708 over Fork Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1708 over Fork Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1708
CrossesFork Swamp
Location0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR1700
RouteState Highway 1708
Coordinates35.55376, -77.37706
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,000 (2016)
Projected traffic80,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
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 SR1708 over Fork Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1708 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1708 over Fork Swamp carry?

About 40,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1708 over Fork Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1708 over Fork Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.