US Bridges

US421 over Mingo Swamp

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Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.S. of JCT.SR1794 · Structure no. 000000000850064

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 over Mingo Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US421 over Mingo Swamp in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS421
CrossesMingo Swamp
Location0.7MI.S. of JCT.SR1794
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates35.27212, -78.58614
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2021)
Projected traffic16,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US421 over Mingo Swamp built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 over Mingo 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 2024.

How much traffic does US421 over Mingo Swamp carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US421 over Mingo Swamp?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US421 over Mingo Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.