US Bridges

Progress Blvd. over Camp Swamp

Good

Chatham County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000370519

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Progress Blvd. over Camp Swamp is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Progress Blvd. over Camp Swamp in Chatham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesProgress Blvd.
CrossesCamp Swamp
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. US64
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.72615, -79.4227
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Progress Blvd. over Camp Swamp built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Progress Blvd. over Camp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Progress Blvd. over Camp Swamp carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Progress Blvd. over Camp Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns Progress Blvd. over Camp Swamp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.