US Bridges

NC130BUS over Old Field Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.W. of JCT.SR2300 · Structure no. 000000001550015

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC130BUS over Old Field Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC130BUS over Old Field Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC130BUS
CrossesOld Field Swamp
Location0.1 Mi.W. of JCT.SR2300
RouteState Highway 130
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.49367, -79.10359
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC130BUS over Old Field Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC130BUS over Old Field 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC130BUS over Old Field Swamp carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC130BUS over Old Field Swamp?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns NC130BUS over Old Field Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.