US Bridges

I-295S over Br of Culvers Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.95 MI E JCT SR1600 · Structure no. 000000000510385

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295S over Br of Culvers Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-295S over Br of Culvers Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-295S
CrossesBr of Culvers Creek
Location0.95 MI E JCT SR1600
RouteInterstate 295
CountyCumberland County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.15169, -78.90039
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2020)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295S over Br of Culvers Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295S over Br of Culvers 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I-295S over Br of Culvers Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-295S over Br of Culvers Creek?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns I-295S over Br of Culvers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.