US Bridges

SR1928 over Waccamaw River Overflow

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.7MI. W. JCT.SR1930 · Structure no. 000000000470032

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
880
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1928 over Waccamaw River Overflow is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1928 over Waccamaw River Overflow in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR1928
CrossesWaccamaw River Overflow
Location0.7MI. W. JCT.SR1930
RouteState Highway 1928
Coordinates34.161, -78.56875
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (10.9 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 (2016)
Projected traffic1,760 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Waccamaw River Overflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1928 over Waccamaw River Overflow 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 Waccamaw River Overflow carry?

About 880 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1928 over Waccamaw River Overflow?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1928 over Waccamaw River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.