US Bridges

I95S. over Rocky Swamp

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC481 · Structure no. 000000000830060

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95S. over Rocky Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I95S. over Rocky Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 82,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI95S.
CrossesRocky Swamp
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. NC481
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.16731, -77.77656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,000 (2020)
Projected traffic82,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95S. over Rocky Swamp built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95S. over Rocky Swamp in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I95S. over Rocky Swamp carry?

About 41,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95S. over Rocky Swamp?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I95S. over Rocky Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.