US Bridges

SR1002 over Mingo Swamp

Fair

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001630162

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Mingo Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1002 over Mingo Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1002
CrossesMingo Swamp
Location0.7 MI.N.JCT.SR1005
RouteState Highway 1002
Coordinates35.25553, -78.59744
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2019)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1002 over Mingo Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Mingo Swamp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Mingo Swamp carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Mingo Swamp?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns SR1002 over Mingo Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.