US Bridges

Nc.Wild.Res.Rd over Little Swamp

Good

Columbus County, North Carolina · 6 Mi. S. Jct. NC211 · Structure no. 000000000470414

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Nc.Wild.Res.Rd over Little Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nc.Wild.Res.Rd over Little Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNc.Wild.Res.Rd
CrossesLittle Swamp
Location6 Mi. S. Jct. NC211
RouteCity Street 0
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.17247, -78.45654
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Nc.Wild.Res.Rd over Little Swamp built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nc.Wild.Res.Rd over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Nc.Wild.Res.Rd over Little Swamp carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Nc.Wild.Res.Rd over Little Swamp?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Nc.Wild.Res.Rd over Little Swamp?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.