US Bridges

NC211 over Raft Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1001 · Structure no. 000000001550045

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over Raft Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC211 over Raft Swamp 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesNC211
CrossesRaft Swamp
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1001
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates34.70848, -79.07541
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2021)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC211 over Raft Swamp built?

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

What condition is NC211 over Raft 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC211 over Raft Swamp carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over Raft Swamp?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC211 over Raft Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.