US Bridges

NC72 over Richland Swamp

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Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1507 · Structure no. 000000001550062

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC72 over Richland Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC72 over Richland Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC72
CrossesRichland Swamp
Location0.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1507
RouteState Highway 72
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.76041, -79.16909
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 over Richland Swamp built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC72 over Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC72 over Richland Swamp carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC72 over Richland Swamp?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC72 over Richland Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.