NC71 over Jordan Swamp
FairRobeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S JCT SR1338 · Structure no. 000000001550474
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC71 over Jordan Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC71 over Jordan Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC71 over Jordan Swamp built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC71 over Jordan 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC71 over Jordan Swamp carry?
About 5,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC71 over Jordan Swamp?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC71 over Jordan Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.