US Bridges

SR2272 over Indian Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI N JCT SR2225 · Structure no. 000000001550115

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
97 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2272 over Indian Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2272 over Indian Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2272
CrossesIndian Swamp
Location0.5 MI N JCT SR2225
RouteState Highway 2272
Coordinates34.41619, -79.0474
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: 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 rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length97 ft (29.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2017)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2272 over Indian Swamp built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2272 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR2272 over Indian Swamp carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is SR2272 over Indian Swamp?

The structure is 97 ft (29.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2272 over Indian Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.