B-5632: Cypress Creek Road over Back Swamp
B-5632: Cypress Creek Road over Back Swamp
The N.C. Department of Transportation proposes to replace the bridge on Cypress Creek Road over Back Swamp in Duplin County.
The purpose of this project is to provide a safer crossing on Cypress Creek Road over Back Swamp. While the bridge is currently safe for traffic, it has become structurally deficient and is approaching the end of its functional life. A bridge is considered structurally deficient if it is in relatively poor condition or has insufficient load-carrying capacity. The insufficient load capacity could be due to the original design or to deterioration.
The new bridge will:
Span approximately 215 feet
Include two 11-foot lanes; one lane in each direction
Include two-foot shoulders
The new bridge will be located to the south of the existing bridge. During construction, which is expected to last up to two years, traffic will be detoured. The department will provide more information before construction begins.
Interactive Study Area Map
Project Timeline
Milestone | Date* |
|---|---|
Project Newsletter | Spring 2022 |
Environmental Document | Late Summer 2022 |
Right-of-Way | Fall 2022 |
Construction | 2023 |
* Future dates are preliminary and subject to change
Project Funding
This project is listed as Project No. B-5632 in the NCDOT State Transportation Improvement Program.
Cost* | |
|---|---|
Right-of-Way | $194,100 |
Construction | $3,131,000 |
Total | $3,325,100 |
* Costs are preliminary and subject to change
Project Comments
Due to Covid-19, NCDOT has suspended in-person meetings until further notice.
NCDOT accepts comments throughout all phases of project development.
The public is encouraged to leave comments using this website, email, or phone number.
Email: cypresscreek-backswamp@publicinput.com
Phone Number: 984-205-6615 enter project code 1341
Do you have any comments or questions regarding the bridge replacement on Cypress Creek Road over Back Swamp?
Project Contact
Derek Pielech, PE
NCDOT Division Bridge Program Engineer
5501 Barbados Boulevard
Castle Hayne, NC 28429
cypresscreek-backswamp@publicinput.com
984-205-6615 code 1341
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RESOURCES FOR PROPERTY OWNERS
Although the N.C. Department of Transportation works to minimize the number of homes and businesses displaced by a road
project, it is inevitable, in many cases, that a certain amount of private property is needed. The following information explains right
of way acquisition and answers questions about the process.
Right-of-Way Brochure Single Page Layout Folleto del Proceso de Adquisición de Bienes Raíces
Right-of-Way Frequently Asked Questions
Right of Way Acquisition Process Videos
Page last updated: May 27, 2026
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