NC71 over Big Marsh Swamp
GoodRobeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1752 · Structure no. 000000001550084
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 102 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC71 over Big Marsh Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC71 over Big Marsh Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC71 over Big Marsh Swamp built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC71 over Big Marsh 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does NC71 over Big Marsh Swamp carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC71 over Big Marsh Swamp?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC71 over Big Marsh Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.