US Bridges

SR1150 over Mill Branch Swamp

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT SR1149 · Structure no. 000000000470071

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1150 over Mill Branch Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1150 over Mill Branch Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 760 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1150
CrossesMill Branch Swamp
Location0.5 MI N JCT SR1149
RouteState Highway 1150
Coordinates34.17562, -78.7494
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length118 ft (35.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2017)
Projected traffic1,520 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1150 over Mill Branch Swamp built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1150 over Mill Branch 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1150 over Mill Branch Swamp carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1150 over Mill Branch Swamp?

The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1150 over Mill Branch Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.