NC71 over Gum Swamp
GoodRobeson County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.S. Jct. SR1316 · Structure no. 000000001550473
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,800
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC71 over Gum Swamp is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NC71 over Gum Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC71 over Gum Swamp built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC71 over Gum 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 April 2022.
How much traffic does NC71 over Gum Swamp carry?
About 5,800 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC71 over Gum Swamp?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m).
Who owns NC71 over Gum Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.