US Bridges

I-295N over Rockfish Creek

Good

Cumberland County, North Carolina · 0.35 MI S JCT SR1116 · Structure no. 000000000510495

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
409 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-295N over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I-295N 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 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-295N
CrossesRockfish Creek
Location0.35 MI S JCT SR1116
RouteInterstate 295
Coordinates34.95771, -78.99437
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 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length409 ft (124.6 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2015)
Projected traffic25,000 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-295N over Rockfish Creek built?

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

What condition is I-295N 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-295N over Rockfish Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-295N over Rockfish Creek?

The structure is 409 ft (124.6 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-295N over Rockfish Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.