NC561 over Marsh Swamp
GoodHalifax County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.E.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000830082
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2021
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC561 over Marsh Swamp is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC561 over Marsh Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC561 over Marsh Swamp built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC561 over Marsh 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 June 2021.
How much traffic does NC561 over Marsh Swamp carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC561 over Marsh Swamp?
The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC561 over Marsh Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.