US Bridges

NC130 over Ashpole Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.45 MI.W.JCT.SR2455 · Structure no. 000000001550021

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC130 over Ashpole Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC130 over Ashpole Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC130
CrossesAshpole Swamp
Location0.45 MI.W.JCT.SR2455
RouteState Highway 130
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.47536, -79.19126
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2019)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 NC130 over Ashpole Swamp built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC130 over Ashpole Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does NC130 over Ashpole Swamp carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC130 over Ashpole Swamp?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC130 over Ashpole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.