US Bridges

SR1736 over Bogue Swamp

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000470212

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1736 over Bogue Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1736 over Bogue Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1736
CrossesBogue Swamp
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1001
RouteState Highway 1736
Coordinates34.31538, -78.5896
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1736 over Bogue Swamp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1736 over Bogue 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1736 over Bogue Swamp carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1736 over Bogue Swamp?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1736 over Bogue Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.