NC71 NC211N over Little Raft Swamp
FairRobeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1780 · Structure no. 000000001550048
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC71 NC211N over Little Raft Swamp is a concrete tee beam carrying NC71 NC211N over Little Raft Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 102 years old, older 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC71 NC211N over Little Raft Swamp built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is NC71 NC211N over Little Raft 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC71 NC211N over Little Raft Swamp carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC71 NC211N over Little Raft Swamp?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC71 NC211N over Little Raft Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.