US Bridges

NC305 over Urahaw Swamp

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. JCT.SR152 · Structure no. 000000001310039

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC305 over Urahaw Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying NC305 over Urahaw Swamp in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 103 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesNC305
CrossesUrahaw Swamp
Location0.5 Mi. N. JCT.SR152
RouteState Highway 305
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.3037, -77.30692
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC305 over Urahaw Swamp built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is NC305 over Urahaw 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC305 over Urahaw Swamp carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC305 over Urahaw Swamp?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC305 over Urahaw Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.