US Bridges

US301 over Little Marsh Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · O.4 MI S JCT SR1979 · Structure no. 000000001550119

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Little Marsh Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US301 over Little Marsh Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS301
CrossesLittle Marsh Swamp
LocationO.4 MI S JCT SR1979
RouteU.S. Route 301
Coordinates34.8636, -78.97559
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length115 ft (35 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2021)
Projected traffic8,400 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 US301 over Little Marsh Swamp built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 over Little 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US301 over Little Marsh Swamp carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Little Marsh Swamp?

The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US301 over Little Marsh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.