US Bridges

NC130 over Waccamaw River

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1326 · Structure no. 000000000470072

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC130 over Waccamaw River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC130 over Waccamaw River 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 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNC130
CrossesWaccamaw River
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1326
RouteState Highway 130
Coordinates34.09533, -78.5481
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2021)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 NC130 over Waccamaw River built?

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

What condition is NC130 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC130 over Waccamaw River carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC130 over Waccamaw River?

The structure is 184 ft (56 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC130 over Waccamaw River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.