US Bridges

SR2289 over Jacob Branch

FairPosted for load

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2328 · Structure no. 000000001550419

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
158 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2289 over Jacob Branch is a concrete slab carrying SR2289 over Jacob Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2289
CrossesJacob Branch
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2328
RouteState Highway 2289
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.58714, -79.00604
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2022)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2289 over Jacob Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2289 over Jacob Branch 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2289 over Jacob Branch carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2289 over Jacob Branch?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2289 over Jacob Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.