US Bridges

I95N.RAMP over Contrary Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 400N. of JCT.US301/US501 · Structure no. 000000001550005

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95N.RAMP over Contrary Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I95N.RAMP over Contrary Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI95N.RAMP
CrossesContrary Swamp
Location400N. of JCT.US301/US501
RouteInterstate 95
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.50179, -79.30678
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic9,750 (2019)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I95N.RAMP over Contrary Swamp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95N.RAMP over Contrary 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 I95N.RAMP over Contrary Swamp carry?

About 9,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95N.RAMP over Contrary Swamp?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I95N.RAMP over Contrary Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.