US Bridges

SR2289 over Lumber River

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S. Jct. NC41 · Structure no. 000000001550420

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
332 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2289 over Lumber River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2289 over Lumber River 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 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2289
CrossesLumber River
Location0.5 Mi.S. Jct. NC41
RouteState Highway 2289
Coordinates34.61044, -79.00912
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 15
Structure length332 ft (101.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2021)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2289 over Lumber River built?

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

What condition is SR2289 over Lumber River 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2289 over Lumber River carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2289 over Lumber River?

The structure is 332 ft (101.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR2289 over Lumber River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.