US Bridges

SR1800 over Beaverdam Swamp

FairPosted for load

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. W. Jct. US701 · Structure no. 000000001630273

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1800 over Beaverdam Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1800 over Beaverdam Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1800
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp
Location0.8 Mi. W. Jct. US701
RouteState Highway 1800
Coordinates35.22706, -78.35941
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2022)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1800 over Beaverdam Swamp built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1800 over Beaverdam 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1800 over Beaverdam Swamp carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1800 over Beaverdam Swamp?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1800 over Beaverdam Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.