US Bridges

NC41 over Ashpole Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.NC904 · Structure no. 000000001550027

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC41 over Ashpole Swamp is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC41 over Ashpole Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC41
CrossesAshpole Swamp
Location1.0 MI.N.JCT.NC904
RouteState Highway 41
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.41199, -79.12145
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length103 ft (31.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC41 over Ashpole Swamp built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC41 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC41 over Ashpole Swamp carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC41 over Ashpole Swamp?

The structure is 103 ft (31.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC41 over Ashpole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.