US Bridges

SR1146 over Ashpole Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1148 · Structure no. 000000001550143

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
530
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1146 over Ashpole Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1146 over Ashpole Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 530 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1146
CrossesAshpole Swamp
Location0.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1148
RouteState Highway 1146
Coordinates34.58697, -79.24567
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (18.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic530 (2017)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1146 over Ashpole Swamp built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1146 over Ashpole 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR1146 over Ashpole Swamp carry?

About 530 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1146 over Ashpole Swamp?

The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1146 over Ashpole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.