US Bridges

SR1700 over Red Hill Swamp

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.N.Jct SR1700 · Structure no. 000000000470230

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1700 over Red Hill Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1700 over Red Hill Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1700
CrossesRed Hill Swamp
Location0.6 Mi.N.Jct SR1700
RouteState Highway 1700
Coordinates34.45208, -78.66256
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2021)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1700 over Red Hill Swamp built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1700 over Red Hill 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1700 over Red Hill Swamp carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1700 over Red Hill Swamp?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1700 over Red Hill Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.