US Bridges

SR1233 over Bearskin Swamp

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI W. of SR1306 · Structure no. 000000001630115

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1233 over Bearskin Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1233 over Bearskin Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1233
CrossesBearskin Swamp
Location0.3 MI W. of SR1306
RouteState Highway 1233
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.0136, -78.44879
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR1233 over Bearskin Swamp built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1233 over Bearskin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1233 over Bearskin Swamp carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1233 over Bearskin Swamp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1233 over Bearskin Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.