US Bridges

NC35 over Urahaw Swamp

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. of US258 · Structure no. 000000001310068

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC35 over Urahaw Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC35 over Urahaw Swamp in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesNC35
CrossesUrahaw Swamp
Location0.8 Mi. N. of US258
RouteState Highway 35
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.34267, -77.21982
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 NC35 over Urahaw Swamp built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC35 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 NC35 over Urahaw Swamp carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC35 over Urahaw Swamp?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC35 over Urahaw Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.