US Bridges

I95 over Quankey Creek

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI N JCT NC903 · Structure no. 000000000830108

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 over Quankey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I95 over Quankey Creek 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 40,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI95
CrossesQuankey Creek
Location0.6 MI N JCT NC903
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates36.37015, -77.6685
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic40,500 (2021)
Projected traffic81,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Quankey Creek built?

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

What condition is I95 over Quankey Creek 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 Quankey Creek carry?

About 40,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95 over Quankey Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I95 over Quankey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.