US Bridges

NC211 over Saddletree Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. of Jct. I95 · Structure no. 000000001550060

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC211 over Saddletree Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC211 over Saddletree Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC211
CrossesSaddletree Swamp
Location0.7 Mi. N. of Jct. I95
RouteState Highway 211
Coordinates34.65394, -79.02103
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC211 over Saddletree Swamp built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC211 over Saddletree 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC211 over Saddletree Swamp carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC211 over Saddletree Swamp?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns NC211 over Saddletree Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.