US Bridges

NC904 over Wild Cattle Swamp

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1118 · Structure no. 000000000470020

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC904 over Wild Cattle Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC904 over Wild Cattle Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC904
CrossesWild Cattle Swamp
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR1118
RouteState Highway 904
Coordinates34.07879, -78.74144
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2018)
Projected traffic5,600 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 Wild Cattle Swamp built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC904 over Wild Cattle 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does NC904 over Wild Cattle Swamp carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC904 over Wild Cattle Swamp?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC904 over Wild Cattle Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.