US Bridges

NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · .2 Mi. W. Jct. 1326 · Structure no. 000000000470063

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesNC130
CrossesWaccamaw River Ov
Location.2 Mi. W. Jct. 1326
RouteState Highway 130
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.09655, -78.54922
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2019)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC130 over Waccamaw River Ov?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.