SR1340 over Gum Swamp Creek
PoorPosted for loadScotland County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001650007
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1340 over Gum Swamp Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1340 over Gum Swamp Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1340 over Gum Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR1340 over Gum Swamp Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does SR1340 over Gum Swamp Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1340 over Gum Swamp Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1340 over Gum Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.