US Bridges

NC904 over Scippio Swamp

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1321 · Structure no. 000000000190027

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC904 over Scippio Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC904 over Scippio 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC904
CrossesScippio Swamp
Location0.1 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1321
RouteState Highway 904
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.00907, -78.54324
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC904 over Scippio Swamp built?

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

What condition is NC904 over Scippio 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC904 over Scippio Swamp carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC904 over Scippio Swamp?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC904 over Scippio Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.