US Bridges

SR1124 over Boots Swamp

Good

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI E JCT SR1122 · Structure no. 000000000170175

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1124 over Boots Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1124 over Boots Swamp in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1124
CrossesBoots Swamp
Location0.4 MI E JCT SR1122
RouteState Highway 1124
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.60758, -78.78809
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 SR1124 over Boots Swamp built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1124 over Boots 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1124 over Boots Swamp carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SR1124 over Boots Swamp?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1124 over Boots Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.