US Bridges

I95 over Ashpole Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.JCT.SR2459 · Structure no. 000000001550089

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 over Ashpole Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I95 over Ashpole Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI95
CrossesAshpole Swamp
Location0.4 MI.N.JCT.SR2459
RouteInterstate 95
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.53658, -79.24399
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,500 (2018)
Projected traffic83,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I95 over Ashpole Swamp built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I95 over Ashpole Swamp carry?

About 41,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95 over Ashpole Swamp?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I95 over Ashpole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.