US Bridges

NC144 over Gum Swamp Creek

Fair

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1305 · Structure no. 000000001650003

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC144 over Gum Swamp Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC144 over Gum Swamp Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC144
CrossesGum Swamp Creek
Location0.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1305
RouteState Highway 144
CountyScotland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.82022, -79.53048
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2021)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC144 over Gum Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC144 over Gum Swamp Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does NC144 over Gum Swamp Creek carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC144 over Gum Swamp Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC144 over Gum Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.