US Bridges

I-295S over Rockfish Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI S JCT SR1116 · Structure no. 000000000510494

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
411 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295S over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-295S over Rockfish Creek in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-295S
CrossesRockfish Creek
Location0.35 MI S JCT SR1116
RouteInterstate 295
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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length411 ft (125.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2015)
Projected traffic25,000 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 SystemNo
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 Rockfish Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-295S over 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 February 2025.

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

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-295S over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 411 ft (125.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I-295S over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.