US Bridges

SR2256 over Cnl. Off Ashpole Swp

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.01 Mi. N. of JCT NC904 · Structure no. 000000001550298

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2256 over Cnl. Off Ashpole Swp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2256 over Cnl. Off Ashpole Swp in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2256
CrossesCnl. Off Ashpole Swp
Location0.01 Mi. N. of JCT NC904
RouteState Highway 2256
Coordinates34.33976, -79.06064
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR2256 over Cnl. Off Ashpole Swp built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2256 over Cnl. Off Ashpole Swp 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR2256 over Cnl. Off Ashpole Swp carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2256 over Cnl. Off Ashpole Swp?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR2256 over Cnl. Off Ashpole Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.