US Bridges

NC410 over Gum Swamp Creek

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1319 · Structure no. 000000000470410

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,800
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC410 over Gum Swamp Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC410 over Gum Swamp Creek in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,600 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC410
CrossesGum Swamp Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1319
RouteState Highway 410
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.20872, -78.82607
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2017)
Projected traffic9,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 NC410 over Gum Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC410 over Gum Swamp Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does NC410 over Gum Swamp Creek carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC410 over Gum Swamp Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC410 over Gum Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.