US Bridges

US301 over Buckhorn Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.NC71 · Structure no. 000000001550126

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US301 over Buckhorn Swamp is a steel culvert carrying US301 over Buckhorn Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS301
CrossesBuckhorn Swamp
Location0.7 MI.S.JCT.NC71
RouteU.S. Route 301
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.89654, -78.97344
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Buckhorn Swamp built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US301 over Buckhorn 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US301 over Buckhorn Swamp carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US301 over Buckhorn Swamp?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US301 over Buckhorn Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.