US Bridges

SR1002 over Big Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 4.6 MI.S.JCT.SR2121 · Structure no. 000000001550064

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
281 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1002 over Big Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over Big Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1002
CrossesBig Swamp
Location4.6 MI.S.JCT.SR2121
RouteState Highway 1002
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.47991, -78.87823
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1002 over Big Swamp built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1002 over Big 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1002 over Big Swamp carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1002 over Big Swamp?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1002 over Big Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.