US Bridges

SR1379 over Swift Creek

Good

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR4094 · Structure no. 000000001830311

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
189 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1379 over Swift Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1379 over Swift Creek in Wake 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1379
CrossesSwift Creek
Location0.2 Mi. E. of Jct. SR4094
RouteState Highway 1379
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.70035, -78.72238
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR1379 over Swift Creek built?

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

What condition is SR1379 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1379 over Swift Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1379 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1379 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.