SR1608 over Gum Swamp
GoodRichmond County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR 1605 · Structure no. 000000001530007
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1608 over Gum Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1608 over Gum Swamp in Richmond County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
No coordinates are recorded for this structure.
Condition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1608 over Gum Swamp built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1608 over Gum 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does SR1608 over Gum Swamp carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1608 over Gum Swamp?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1608 over Gum Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.