US Bridges

SR1001 over Bloomery Swamp

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.US264 · Structure no. 000000001950079

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over Bloomery Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1001 over Bloomery Swamp in Wilson 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesBloomery Swamp
Location0.2 MI.N.JCT.US264
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates35.76928, -78.00897
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1001 over Bloomery Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR1001 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 SR1001 over Bloomery Swamp carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over Bloomery Swamp?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over Bloomery Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.