US Bridges

SR1108 over Gum Swamp Creek

Good

Scotland County, North Carolina · 0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR1117 · Structure no. 000000001650109

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2021
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1108 over Gum Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1108 over Gum Swamp Creek in Scotland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1108
CrossesGum Swamp Creek
Location0.25 Mi. W. Jct. SR1117
RouteState Highway 1108
Coordinates34.74341, -79.52895
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating66.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length83 ft (25.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1108 over Gum Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1108 over Gum Swamp Creek 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 September 2021.

How much traffic does SR1108 over Gum Swamp Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1108 over Gum Swamp Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1108 over Gum Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.