US Bridges

US421 over Marsh Swamp

Good

Sampson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.S. of JCT SR1703 · Structure no. 000000001630420

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US421 over Marsh Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US421 over Marsh Swamp in Sampson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesUS421
CrossesMarsh Swamp
Location0.7 Mi.S. of JCT SR1703
RouteU.S. Route 421
Coordinates35.10545, -78.39736
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US421 over Marsh Swamp built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US421 over Marsh 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US421 over Marsh Swamp carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US421 over Marsh Swamp?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US421 over Marsh Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.