US Bridges

I295S over Cross Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W.Of JCT.SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000510356

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
692 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I295S over Cross Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I295S over Cross Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI295S
CrossesCross Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W.Of JCT.SR1600
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates35.12533, -78.92526
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length692 ft (210.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2020)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 I295S over Cross Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is I295S over 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I295S over Cross Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I295S over Cross Creek?

The structure is 692 ft (210.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I295S over Cross Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.