US Bridges

SR1928 over Waccamaw River

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI E JCT NC130 · Structure no. 000000000470029

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
377 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1928 over Waccamaw River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1928 over Waccamaw River in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1928
CrossesWaccamaw River
Location1.2 MI E JCT NC130
RouteState Highway 1928
Coordinates34.15882, -78.57136
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1928 over Waccamaw River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1928 over Waccamaw River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1928 over Waccamaw River carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1928 over Waccamaw River?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1928 over Waccamaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.