US Bridges

SR1003 over Richland Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.7MI.S.JCT.NC211 · Structure no. 000000001550441

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1003 over Richland Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1003 over Richland Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1003
CrossesRichland Swamp
Location0.7MI.S.JCT.NC211
RouteState Highway 1003
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.69747, -79.08552
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1003 over Richland Swamp built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1003 over Richland 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 SR1003 over Richland Swamp carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1003 over Richland Swamp?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1003 over Richland Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.