NC72 over Jacobs Creek
GoodRobeson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2207 · Structure no. 000000001550440
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC72 over Jacobs Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC72 over Jacobs Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 NC72 over Jacobs Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC72 over Jacobs Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC72 over Jacobs Creek carry?
About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC72 over Jacobs Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns NC72 over Jacobs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.