US Bridges

NC96 over Little Swamp

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.S. of JCT.NC50 · Structure no. 000000001010052

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC96 over Little Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC96 over Little Swamp in Johnston 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 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC96
CrossesLittle Swamp
Location0.9 Mi.S. of JCT.NC50
RouteState Highway 96
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30882, -78.45759
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2021)
Projected traffic3,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC96 over Little Swamp built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC96 over Little 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC96 over Little Swamp carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC96 over Little Swamp?

The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC96 over Little Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.