US Bridges

SR1002 over Western Prong Swamp

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT SR1537 · Structure no. 000000000470201

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Western Prong Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1002 over Western Prong Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesWestern Prong Swamp
Location0.3 MI S JCT SR1537
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates34.40511, -78.78826
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1002 over Western Prong Swamp built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Western Prong 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Western Prong Swamp carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Western Prong Swamp?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Western Prong Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.