US Bridges

SR1006 over Big Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. of JCT SR1005 · Structure no. 000000001550030

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1006 over Big Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1006 over Big Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

CarriesSR1006
CrossesBig Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. W. of JCT SR1005
RouteState Highway 1005
Coordinates34.76083, -78.86547
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1006 over Big Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1006 over Big 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1006 over Big Swamp carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1006 over Big Swamp?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1006 over Big Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.