US Bridges

SR2258 over Ashpole Swamp

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.E. of JCT.NC904 · Structure no. 000000001550265

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2258 over Ashpole Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2258 over Ashpole Swamp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR2258
CrossesAshpole Swamp
Location0.8 Mi.E. of JCT.NC904
RouteState Highway 2258
Coordinates34.38399, -79.10188
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 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 traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 SR2258 over Ashpole Swamp built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2258 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2258 over Ashpole Swamp carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2258 over Ashpole Swamp?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2258 over Ashpole Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.