US Bridges

SR1760 over Elkton Swamp

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.95 MI.N.JCT.SR1710 · Structure no. 000000000170049

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1760 over Elkton Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1760 over Elkton Swamp in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1760
CrossesElkton Swamp
Location0.95 MI.N.JCT.SR1710
RouteState Highway 1760
Coordinates34.49734, -78.57081
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic400 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 SR1760 over Elkton Swamp built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1760 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1760 over Elkton Swamp carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1760 over Elkton Swamp?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1760 over Elkton Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.