NC561 over Conoconnara Swamp
GoodHalifax County, North Carolina · 1.15 MI N JCT NC481 · Structure no. 000000000830093
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 110 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC561 over Conoconnara Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC561 over Conoconnara Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC561 over Conoconnara Swamp built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC561 over Conoconnara 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does NC561 over Conoconnara Swamp carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC561 over Conoconnara Swamp?
The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns NC561 over Conoconnara Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.