US Bridges

NC211 over Raft Swamp

Good

Hoke County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1105 · Structure no. 000000000930004

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over Raft Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC211 over Raft Swamp in Hoke 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC211
CrossesRaft Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1105
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates34.89188, -79.20567
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2021)
Projected traffic11,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC211 over Raft Swamp built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC211 over Raft 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 NC211 over Raft Swamp carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over Raft Swamp?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NC211 over Raft Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.