US Bridges

SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001550022

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1916
CrossesBig Marsh Swamp
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1006
RouteState Highway 1916
Coordinates34.79323, -78.9692
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (1995)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1916 over Big Marsh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.