US Bridges

I95S over Chockoyotte Creek

Fair

Halifax County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. of Jct. NC125 · Structure no. 000000000830118

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
19,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95S over Chockoyotte Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I95S over Chockoyotte 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 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 19,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,500 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI95S
CrossesChockoyotte Creek
Location1.5 Mi. N. of Jct. NC125
RouteInterstate 95
CountyHalifax County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.42008, -77.63343
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,250 (2020)
Projected traffic38,500 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95S over Chockoyotte Creek built?

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

What condition is I95S over Chockoyotte 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I95S over Chockoyotte Creek carry?

About 19,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95S over Chockoyotte Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I95S over Chockoyotte Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.