US Bridges

I95 over Jacket Swamp

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 3.5 MI N JCT NC481 · Structure no. 000000000830070

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 over Jacket Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I95 over Jacket Swamp in Halifax County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 78,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesI95
CrossesJacket Swamp
Location3.5 MI N JCT NC481
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.22662, -77.74477
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2020)
Projected traffic78,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 I95 over Jacket Swamp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95 over Jacket 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 I95 over Jacket Swamp carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95 over Jacket Swamp?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I95 over Jacket Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.