US Bridges

I95S over Rockfish Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. of Jct. SR2341 · Structure no. 000000000510083

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95S over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95S over Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 20,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,000 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95S
CrossesRockfish Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S. of Jct. SR2341
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates34.95816, -78.89409
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,500 (2020)
Projected traffic41,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95S over Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I95S over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 20,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95S over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I95S over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.