US Bridges

I-295S over Little Rockfish Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 3.0 MI S JCT US401 · Structure no. 000000000510442

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
494 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295S over Little Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-295S over Little Rockfish 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 494 ft (150.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-295S
CrossesLittle Rockfish Creek
Location3.0 MI S JCT US401
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates35.01861, -79.03694
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length494 ft (150.5 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2019)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295S over Little Rockfish Creek built?

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

What condition is I-295S over Little Rockfish 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-295S over Little Rockfish Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-295S over Little Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 494 ft (150.5 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-295S over Little Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.