US Bridges

US301 over Jacks Swamp

Fair

Northampton County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. of Jct. NC48 · Structure no. 000000001310071

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Jacks Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US301 over Jacks Swamp in Northampton County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesJacks Swamp
Location1.1 Mi. S. of Jct. NC48
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyNorthampton County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.52027, -77.53902
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2021)
Projected traffic1,900 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 US301 over Jacks Swamp built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 over Jacks 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US301 over Jacks Swamp carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Jacks Swamp?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US301 over Jacks Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.