US Bridges

NC295 Sbl over SR1721

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 2 Mi. S. Jct. I-95 · Structure no. 000000000510333

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC295 Sbl over SR1721 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC295 Sbl over SR1721 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC295 Sbl
CrossesSR1721
Location2 Mi. S. Jct. I-95
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates35.13714, -78.78601
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length98 ft (29.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2017)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC295 Sbl over SR1721 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC295 Sbl over SR1721 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NC295 Sbl over SR1721 carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC295 Sbl over SR1721?

The structure is 98 ft (29.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC295 Sbl over SR1721?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.