US Bridges

SR1207 over Back Swamp Creek

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI S JCT US74 · Structure no. 000000001550013

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1207 over Back Swamp Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1207 over Back Swamp Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1207
CrossesBack Swamp Creek
Location0.3 MI S JCT US74
RouteState Highway 1207
Coordinates34.60034, -79.1071
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length124 ft (37.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2021)
Projected traffic3,000 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 SR1207 over Back Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1207 over Back Swamp Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1207 over Back Swamp Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1207 over Back Swamp Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR1207 over Back Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.