SR1740 over Friar Swamp
GoodColumbus County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1737 · Structure no. 000000000470248
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1740 over Friar Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1740 over Friar Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1740 over Friar Swamp built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1740 over Friar 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR1740 over Friar Swamp carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1740 over Friar Swamp?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns SR1740 over Friar Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.