US Bridges

NC27 over Mingo Swamp

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1709 · Structure no. 000000000850071

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC27 over Mingo Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC27 over Mingo Swamp in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC27
CrossesMingo Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1709
RouteState Highway 27
Coordinates35.38912, -78.57534
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2021)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC27 over Mingo Swamp built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC27 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC27 over Mingo Swamp carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC27 over Mingo Swamp?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC27 over Mingo Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.