NC97 over Maple Swamp
FairEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI.E.JCT.NC33 · Structure no. 000000000650093
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC97 over Maple Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC97 over Maple Swamp in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC97 over Maple Swamp built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC97 over Maple 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC97 over Maple Swamp carry?
About 2,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC97 over Maple Swamp?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC97 over Maple Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.