US Bridges

I-95 over Br of Cape Fear River

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI N JCT US13 · Structure no. 000000000510253

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Br of Cape Fear River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-95 over Br of Cape Fear River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,500 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesBr of Cape Fear River
Location1.8 MI N JCT US13
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.14379, -78.73232
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2020)
Projected traffic99,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-95 over Br of Cape Fear River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over Br of Cape Fear River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Br of Cape Fear River carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Br of Cape Fear River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 over Br of Cape Fear River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.