US Bridges

SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.8MI.S.JCT.SR1915 · Structure no. 000000001550020

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1916
CrossesBig Marsh Swamp
Location0.8MI.S.JCT.SR1915
RouteState Highway 1916
Coordinates34.79227, -78.96923
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2000)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp built?

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

What condition is SR1916 over Big Marsh 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.