US301 over Lane Swamp
FairNash County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI S.Jct SR1516 · Structure no. 000000001270161
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old, rebuilt 1937
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US301 over Lane Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US301 over Lane Swamp in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1937, so it is 105 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US301 over Lane Swamp built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1937.
What condition is US301 over Lane 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US301 over Lane Swamp carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US301 over Lane Swamp?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US301 over Lane Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.