US Bridges

I295N NC295N over Little Cross Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI S JCT NC210 · Structure no. 000000000510353

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
594 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,750
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I295N NC295N over Little Cross Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I295N NC295N over Little Cross Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,500 by 2040. The structure is 594 ft (181 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI295N NC295N
CrossesLittle Cross Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT NC210
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates35.11895, -78.94481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length594 ft (181 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,750 (2019)
Projected traffic25,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 I295N NC295N over Little Cross Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I295N NC295N over Little Cross 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I295N NC295N over Little Cross Creek carry?

About 12,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I295N NC295N over Little Cross Creek?

The structure is 594 ft (181 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I295N NC295N over Little Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.