US Bridges

US117ALT over Brooks Swamp

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N. of JCT SR 1135 · Structure no. 000000001910016

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117ALT over Brooks Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US117ALT over Brooks Swamp in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117ALT
CrossesBrooks Swamp
Location0.4 MI N. of JCT SR 1135
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24286, -78.05444
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.8 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US117ALT over Brooks Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117ALT over Brooks 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US117ALT over Brooks Swamp carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US117ALT over Brooks Swamp?

The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US117ALT over Brooks Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.