US Bridges

SR1742 over Hoe Swamp

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1746 · Structure no. 000000001630232

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1742 over Hoe Swamp is a steel culvert carrying SR1742 over Hoe Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1742
CrossesHoe Swamp
Location1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1746
RouteState Highway 1742
CountySampson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.11769, -78.27892
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1742 over Hoe Swamp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1742 over Hoe 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1742 over Hoe Swamp carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1742 over Hoe Swamp?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1742 over Hoe Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.