US Bridges

NC295 Sbl over CSX R/R

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. of Jct. I-95 · Structure no. 000000000510335

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC295 Sbl over CSX R/R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC295 Sbl over CSX R/R 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 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC295 Sbl
CrossesCSX R/R
Location1.3 Mi. S. of Jct. I-95
RouteState Highway 295
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.13277, -78.77653
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 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
CrossesRailroad
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 CSX R/R built?

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

What condition is NC295 Sbl over CSX R/R 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 2021.

How much traffic does NC295 Sbl over CSX R/R carry?

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

How long is NC295 Sbl over CSX R/R?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC295 Sbl over CSX R/R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.