US15/US401 over Gum Swamp
GoodScotland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1101 · Structure no. 000000001650017
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 181 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15/US401 over Gum Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US15/US401 over Gum Swamp in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US15/US401 over Gum Swamp built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is US15/US401 over Gum Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US15/US401 over Gum Swamp carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US15/US401 over Gum Swamp?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns US15/US401 over Gum Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.