NC561 over Rocky Swamp
FairHalifax County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI E JCT NC48 · Structure no. 000000000830061
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC561 over Rocky Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC561 over Rocky Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC561 over Rocky Swamp built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC561 over Rocky 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC561 over Rocky Swamp carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC561 over Rocky Swamp?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC561 over Rocky Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.