SR1243 over Black Swamp
FairPitt County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.E. JCT.SR1242 · Structure no. 000000001470174
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1243 over Black Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1243 over Black Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1243 over Black Swamp built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1243 over Black 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR1243 over Black Swamp carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1243 over Black Swamp?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SR1243 over Black Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.