US Bridges

NC130 over Wet Ash Swamp

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1331 · Structure no. 000000000190021

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC130 over Wet Ash Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC130 over Wet Ash Swamp in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC130
CrossesWet Ash Swamp
Location0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1331
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates34.03814, -78.50347
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC130 over Wet Ash Swamp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC130 over Wet Ash Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does NC130 over Wet Ash Swamp carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC130 over Wet Ash Swamp?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC130 over Wet Ash Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.