NC41 NC72(CLOSED) over Lumber River
PoorClosed to trafficRobeson County, North Carolina · 100 W. of JCT.SR1536 · Structure no. 000000001550125
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 285 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC41 NC72(CLOSED) over Lumber River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC41 NC72(CLOSED) over Lumber River in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC41 NC72(CLOSED) over Lumber River built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC41 NC72(CLOSED) over Lumber River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does NC41 NC72(CLOSED) over Lumber River carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC41 NC72(CLOSED) over Lumber River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns NC41 NC72(CLOSED) over Lumber River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.