US Bridges

SR2455 over Horse Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.W. of JCT.NC130 · Structure no. 000000001550132

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2455 over Horse Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2455 over Horse Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2455
CrossesHorse Swamp
Location0.4 Mi.W. of JCT.NC130
RouteState Highway 2455
Coordinates34.48194, -79.18922
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 rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2017)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2455 over Horse Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2455 over Horse 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 SR2455 over Horse Swamp carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2455 over Horse Swamp?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2455 over Horse Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.