US Bridges

NC111 NC222 over Toisnot Swamp

Fair

Wilson County, North Carolina · .3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1537 · Structure no. 000000001950036

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC111 NC222 over Toisnot Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC111 NC222 over Toisnot Swamp in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC111 NC222
CrossesToisnot Swamp
Location.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1537
RouteState Highway 111
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61204, -77.80466
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length225 ft (68.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC111 NC222 over Toisnot Swamp built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC111 NC222 over Toisnot 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC111 NC222 over Toisnot Swamp carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC111 NC222 over Toisnot Swamp?

The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC111 NC222 over Toisnot Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.