US Bridges

SR1710 over Elkton Swamp

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N.JCT NC211 · Structure no. 000000000170041

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1710 over Elkton Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1710 over Elkton 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1710
CrossesElkton Swamp
Location0.4MI.N.JCT NC211
RouteState Highway 1710
Coordinates34.4724, -78.60161
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2016)
Projected traffic760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1710 over Elkton Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR1710 over Elkton 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1710 over Elkton Swamp carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1710 over Elkton Swamp?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1710 over Elkton Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.