US Bridges

NC72 NC711 over Lumber River

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. I95 · Structure no. 000000001550043

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
361 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC72 NC711 over Lumber River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC72 NC711 over Lumber River in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC72 NC711
CrossesLumber River
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. I95
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.62469, -79.05492
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2021)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC72 NC711 over Lumber River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC72 NC711 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC72 NC711 over Lumber River carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC72 NC711 over Lumber River?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns NC72 NC711 over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.