SR1909 over Tenmile Swamp
FairPosted for loadSampson County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI N. of SR1919 · Structure no. 000000001630253
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1909 over Tenmile Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1909 over Tenmile Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1909 over Tenmile Swamp built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1909 over Tenmile 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1909 over Tenmile Swamp carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1909 over Tenmile Swamp?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1909 over Tenmile Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.