U.s. Route 17 over Dismal Swamp Canal

Poor Condition92 years old3,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyCamden
LocationSouth Mills
CarriesU.s. Route 17
CrossesDismal Swamp Canal
Coordinates36.44591, -76.32719

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway9 (Excellent)
Scour Critical3 — Scour critical

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignMovable - Bascule
Total Length129.6 ft (39.5 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Area240.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1934

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,200 (2021)
Truck Traffic5%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCorps of Engineers
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000000G14

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