US Bridges

SR1122 over Swift Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI W JCT SR1717 · Structure no. 000000001470176

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1122 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1122 over Swift Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1122
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.5 MI W JCT SR1717
RouteState Highway 1122
Coordinates35.48146, -77.40066
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1122 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1122 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1122 over Swift Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1122 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1122 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.