US Bridges

I95 over Hannah Creek

Good

Johnston County, North Carolina · 1.4MI S. of JCT SR1166 · Structure no. 000000001010031

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
36,500
2020 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 1957, so it is 68 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 36,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 73,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesI95
CrossesHannah Creek
Location1.4MI S. of JCT SR1166
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.4071, -78.4831
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic36,500 (2020)
Projected traffic73,000 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 Hannah Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95 over Hannah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does I95 over Hannah Creek carry?

About 36,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95 over Hannah Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I95 over Hannah Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.