US Bridges

I-295S over Bones Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.3 M. N. Jct. US401 · Structure no. 000000000510446

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
203 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295S over Bones Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295S over Bones Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-295S
CrossesBones Creek
Location0.3 M. N. Jct. US401
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates35.03548, -79.03611
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length203 ft (61.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-295S over Bones Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295S over Bones 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 2024.

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

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-295S over Bones Creek?

The structure is 203 ft (61.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I-295S over Bones Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.