US Bridges

NC211 over Friars Swamp

Fair

Columbus County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.N.JCT.US74/US76 · Structure no. 000000000470375

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over Friars Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC211 over Friars Swamp in Columbus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,800 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNC211
CrossesFriars Swamp
Location1.7 MI.N.JCT.US74/US76
RouteState Highway 211
CountyColumbus County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.34801, -78.43852
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2019)
Projected traffic4,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 NC211 over Friars Swamp built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC211 over Friars 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC211 over Friars Swamp carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over Friars Swamp?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC211 over Friars Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.