US Bridges

SR2255 over Indian Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. of Jct. SR2256 · Structure no. 000000001550112

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2255 over Indian Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2255 over Indian Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesSR2255
CrossesIndian Swamp
Location0.7 Mi. W. of Jct. SR2256
RouteState Highway 2255
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2255 over Indian Swamp built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2255 over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2255 over Indian Swamp carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2255 over Indian Swamp?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2255 over Indian Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.