US Bridges

NC222 over Great Swamp

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.10 MI E JCT SR 1378 · Structure no. 000000001910021

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC222 over Great Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC222 over Great Swamp in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC222
CrossesGreat Swamp
Location0.10 MI E JCT SR 1378
RouteState Highway 222
Coordinates35.56105, -78.02186
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2019)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC222 over Great Swamp built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC222 over Great 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does NC222 over Great Swamp carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC222 over Great Swamp?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC222 over Great Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.