US Bridges

SR1928 over Gum Swamp Run

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E JCT NC130 · Structure no. 000000000470026

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1928 over Gum Swamp Run is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1928 over Gum Swamp Run in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,760 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1928
CrossesGum Swamp Run
Location0.6 MI E JCT NC130
RouteState Highway 1928
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.16072, -78.58094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic880 (2018)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1928 over Gum Swamp Run built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1928 over Gum Swamp Run 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1928 over Gum Swamp Run carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1928 over Gum Swamp Run?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1928 over Gum Swamp Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.