US Bridges

NC71 over Lumber River

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.W.JCT.ST1308 · Structure no. 000000001550016

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC71 over Lumber River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC71 over Lumber River in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC71
CrossesLumber River
Location0.4 MI.W.JCT.ST1308
RouteState Highway 71
Coordinates34.77303, -79.33164
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2019)
Projected traffic17,800 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 NC71 over Lumber River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC71 over Lumber River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2021.

How much traffic does NC71 over Lumber River carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC71 over Lumber River?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC71 over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.