US Bridges

SR1596 over I95 Bus US301

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2274 · Structure no. 000000000510022

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1596 over I95 Bus US301 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1596 over I95 Bus US301 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1596
CrossesI95 Bus US301
Location0.5 Mi. W. Jct. SR2274
RouteState Highway 1596
Coordinates34.94508, -78.93073
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2022)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1596 over I95 Bus US301 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1596 over I95 Bus US301 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1596 over I95 Bus US301 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1596 over I95 Bus US301?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns SR1596 over I95 Bus US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.