US Bridges

I95BUS.LOOP/US301N over Rockfish Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2220 · Structure no. 000000000510035

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95BUS.LOOP/US301N over Rockfish Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I95BUS.LOOP/US301N over Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI95BUS.LOOP/US301N
CrossesRockfish Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR2220
RouteInterstate 95
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.96524, -78.91611
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length199 ft (60.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2016)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I95BUS.LOOP/US301N over Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95BUS.LOOP/US301N over Rockfish Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does I95BUS.LOOP/US301N over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I95BUS.LOOP/US301N over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I95BUS.LOOP/US301N over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.