SR1708 over Horseshoe Swamp
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI S. of JCT SR1712 · Structure no. 000000000170033
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1708 over Horseshoe Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1708 over Horseshoe Swamp in Bladen 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1708 over Horseshoe Swamp built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1708 over Horseshoe 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1708 over Horseshoe Swamp carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1708 over Horseshoe Swamp?
The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SR1708 over Horseshoe Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.