US Bridges

I295N.COL over Little Cross Crk.

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. E.JCT.NC24 NC87 · Structure no. 000000000510361

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
494 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I295N.COL over Little Cross Crk. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I295N.COL over Little Cross Crk. in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 494 ft (150.5 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI295N.COL
CrossesLittle Cross Crk.
Location1.1 Mi. E.JCT.NC24 NC87
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates35.11784, -78.94368
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length494 ft (150.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2019)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 I295N.COL over Little Cross Crk. built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I295N.COL over Little Cross Crk. 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 I295N.COL over Little Cross Crk. carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I295N.COL over Little Cross Crk.?

The structure is 494 ft (150.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns I295N.COL over Little Cross Crk.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.