US Bridges

NC710 over Back Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1154 · Structure no. 000000001550017

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC710 over Back Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC710 over Back Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC710
CrossesBack Swamp
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR1154
RouteState Highway 710
Coordinates34.64412, -79.24552
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2022)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC710 over Back Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC710 over Back Swamp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC710 over Back Swamp carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC710 over Back Swamp?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC710 over Back Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.