US Bridges

NC295S over US401

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 2.8 MI E. SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000510382

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC295S over US401 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC295S over US401 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,500 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC295S
CrossesUS401
Location2.8 MI E. SR1600
RouteState Highway 295
Coordinates35.15473, -78.8698
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span295 ft (89.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,250 (2020)
Projected traffic20,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC295S over US401 built?

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

What condition is NC295S over US401 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 NC295S over US401 carry?

About 10,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC295S over US401?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 295 ft (89.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns NC295S over US401?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.