US Bridges

SR1141 over Gum Swamp

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N. JCT SR1147 · Structure no. 000000000470038

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1141 over Gum Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1141 over Gum Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR1141
CrossesGum Swamp
Location0.1 MI N. JCT SR1147
RouteState Highway 1141
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2017)
Projected traffic620 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1141 over Gum Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1141 over Gum 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1141 over Gum Swamp carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1141 over Gum Swamp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1141 over Gum Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.