US Bridges

SR2435 over Aaron Swamp

FairPosted for load

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. JCT SR2455 · Structure no. 000000001550136

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2435 over Aaron Swamp is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2435 over Aaron Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2435
CrossesAaron Swamp
Location0.4 Mi. W. JCT SR2455
RouteState Highway 2435
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.53514, -79.20814
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2435 over Aaron Swamp built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2435 over Aaron 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR2435 over Aaron Swamp carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2435 over Aaron Swamp?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2435 over Aaron Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.