US Bridges

NC131 over Crawley Barefoot Swamp

Fair

Bladen County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1105 · Structure no. 000000000170040

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC131 over Crawley Barefoot Swamp is a steel culvert carrying NC131 over Crawley Barefoot Swamp in Bladen County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC131
CrossesCrawley Barefoot Swamp
Location0.3 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1105
RouteState Highway 131
CountyBladen County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.64842, -78.7632
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC131 over Crawley Barefoot Swamp built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC131 over Crawley Barefoot Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does NC131 over Crawley Barefoot Swamp carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC131 over Crawley Barefoot Swamp?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns NC131 over Crawley Barefoot Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.