Nc 481 over Rocky Swamp
GoodHalifax County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI E JCT NC48 · Structure no. 000000000830030
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 140 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nc 481 over Rocky Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nc 481 over Rocky Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nc 481 over Rocky Swamp built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nc 481 over Rocky 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Nc 481 over Rocky Swamp carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Nc 481 over Rocky Swamp?
The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Nc 481 over Rocky Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.