SR1001 over Horsepen Swamp
Beaufort County, North Carolina · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR1001 over Horsepen Swamp in Beaufort County, North Carolina, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 650 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 84 of the 156 inventoried bridges in Beaufort County rated good (53.8%); 12 (7.7%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete slab |
| Length | about 121 ft |
| Location | 0.35 Mi S Jct SR1414 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000130089 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the North Carolina department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Beaufort County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US264 over Cherry Run | 1973 | 22,500 | Good |
| US264 over Maple Branch | 1962 | 21,500 | Fair |
| US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River | 2010 | 19,500 | Fair |
| US264 NC92 over Runyon Creek | 1995 | 18,000 | Fair |
| US264 NC92 over Broad Creek | 1965 | 13,500 | Fair |
| US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR | 2023 | 12,500 | Good |
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