US Bridges

NC214 over Green Swamp

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI.E.JCT.SR1757 · Structure no. 000000000470082

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC214 over Green Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying NC214 over Green Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 103 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 5 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC214
CrossesGreen Swamp
Location1.6 MI.E.JCT.SR1757
RouteState Highway 214
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.32194, -78.45496
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC214 over Green Swamp built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is NC214 over Green Swamp 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NC214 over Green Swamp carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC214 over Green Swamp?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC214 over Green Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.