US701 over Bills Swamp
PoorSampson County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI N SR1259 · Structure no. 000000001630022
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 121 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US701 over Bills Swamp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US701 over Bills Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US701 over Bills Swamp built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is US701 over Bills Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does US701 over Bills Swamp carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US701 over Bills Swamp?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US701 over Bills Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.