US Bridges

I95 Bus US301 over Locks Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1728 · Structure no. 000000000510122

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 Bus US301 over Locks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I95 Bus US301 over Locks Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95 Bus US301
CrossesLocks Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1728
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.06151, -78.84138
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95 Bus US301 over Locks Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95 Bus US301 over Locks 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I95 Bus US301 over Locks Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I95 Bus US301 over Locks Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m).

Who owns I95 Bus US301 over Locks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.