US Bridges

SR1708 over Fork Swamp

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1725 · Structure no. 000000001470484

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1708 over Fork Swamp is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1708 over Fork Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 33,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 66,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1708
CrossesFork Swamp
Location0.9 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1725
RouteState Highway 1708
Coordinates35.55753, -77.3681
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,000 (2018)
Projected traffic66,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 2000, making it 25 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1708 over Fork Swamp carry?

About 33,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1708 over Fork Swamp?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1708 over Fork Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.