NC42 over Bloomery Swamp
GoodWilson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. of Jct. SR1158 · Structure no. 000000001950050
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC42 over Bloomery Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC42 over Bloomery Swamp in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC42 over Bloomery Swamp built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC42 over Bloomery 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC42 over Bloomery Swamp carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC42 over Bloomery Swamp?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns NC42 over Bloomery Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.