US Bridges

NC41 over Old Field Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1003 · Structure no. 000000001550077

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Old Field Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC41 over Old Field Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC41
CrossesOld Field Swamp
Location0.2 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1003
RouteState Highway 41
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.51189, -79.10875
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2021)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC41 over Old Field Swamp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 over Old Field 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC41 over Old Field Swamp carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over Old Field Swamp?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Old Field Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.