NC211 over Brown Marsh Swamp
GoodBladen County, North Carolina · 0.45 MI.N.JCT.SR1759 · Structure no. 000000000170037
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC211 over Brown Marsh Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC211 over Brown Marsh Swamp in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 96 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC211 over Brown Marsh Swamp built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is NC211 over Brown Marsh 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does NC211 over Brown Marsh Swamp carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC211 over Brown Marsh Swamp?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC211 over Brown Marsh Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.