US Bridges

NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1931 · Structure no. 000000000470010

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesNC130
CrossesWaccamaw River Ov
Location1.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1931
RouteState Highway 130
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Waccamaw River Ov built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.