US Bridges

SR1118 over Juniper Swamp

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N. JCT NC904 · Structure no. 000000000470320

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
370
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1118 over Juniper Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1118 over Juniper Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1118
CrossesJuniper Swamp
Location0.3 MI N. JCT NC904
RouteState Highway 1118
Coordinates34.08292, -78.73511
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2017)
Projected traffic740 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 SR1118 over Juniper Swamp built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1118 over Juniper 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1118 over Juniper Swamp carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1118 over Juniper Swamp?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1118 over Juniper Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.