US Bridges

I95 over Ashpole Swamp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1155 · Structure no. 000000001550090

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2022 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 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95
CrossesAshpole Swamp
Location0.4 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1155
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates34.53997, -79.23272
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic36,000 (2022)
Projected traffic72,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I95 over Ashpole Swamp carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95 over Ashpole Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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.