NC305 over Ahoskie Swamp
GoodHertford County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI S JCT NC561 · Structure no. 000000000910022
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC305 over Ahoskie Swamp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC305 over Ahoskie Swamp in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC305 over Ahoskie Swamp built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC305 over Ahoskie 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NC305 over Ahoskie Swamp carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC305 over Ahoskie Swamp?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC305 over Ahoskie Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.