US Bridges

SR1776 over Little Raft Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.SR1774 · Structure no. 000000001550217

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
67 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1776 over Little Raft Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1776 over Little Raft Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1776
CrossesLittle Raft Swamp
Location0.3 MI.E.SR1774
RouteState Highway 1776
Coordinates34.81573, -79.16686
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1776 over Little Raft Swamp built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1776 over Little Raft 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR1776 over Little Raft Swamp carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1776 over Little Raft Swamp?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1776 over Little Raft Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.