US Bridges

I95 over Hannah Creek

Fair

Johnston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. of JCT I-40 · Structure no. 000000001010006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
65,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 over Hannah Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I95 over Hannah Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI95
CrossesHannah Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. of JCT I-40
RouteInterstate 95
CountyJohnston County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.39333, -78.51186
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65,000 (2019)
Projected traffic130,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 I95 over Hannah Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95 over Hannah 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I95 over Hannah Creek carry?

About 65,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95 over Hannah Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I95 over Hannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.