NC71,NC211 NBL
Carrying NC71,NC211 NBL over LITTLE RAFT SWAMP
0.3 MI.N. OF JCT.SR1780, Robeson, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NC71,NC211 NBL
The NC71,NC211 NBL bridge in Robeson, North Carolina carries NC71,NC211 NBL over LITTLE RAFT SWAMP. It was built in 1923, making it 103 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1955, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,500 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NC71,NC211 NBL compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1923
- Last Reconstructed
- 1955
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 11,500 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001550048
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NC71,NC211 NBL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NC71,NC211 NBL against other structures in Robeson and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NC71,NC211 NBL?
NC71,NC211 NBL in Robeson, North Carolina has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NC71,NC211 NBL inspected?
NC71,NC211 NBL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 11,500 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NC71,NC211 NBL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NC71,NC211 NBL?
NC71,NC211 NBL has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NC71,NC211 NBL?
NC71,NC211 NBL is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NC71,NC211 NBL and does age affect safety?
NC71,NC211 NBL was built in 1923, making it 103 years old and last reconstructed in 1955.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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