US Bridges

SR1709 over Trib. of Fork Swamp

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1711 · Structure no. 000000001470486

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1709 over Trib. of Fork Swamp is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1709 over Trib. of Fork Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1709
CrossesTrib. of Fork Swamp
Location1.1 Mi. N. Jct. SR1711
RouteState Highway 1709
Coordinates35.54322, -77.36352
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating96.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR1709 over Trib. of Fork Swamp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1709 over Trib. of 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1709 over Trib. of Fork Swamp carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1709 over Trib. of Fork Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR1709 over Trib. of Fork Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.