I95 Sbl over Black Creek
PoorJohnston County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.N.Jct US301/701 · Structure no. 000000001010085
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 202 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I95 Sbl over Black Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95 Sbl over Black Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I95 Sbl over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is I95 Sbl over Black Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I95 Sbl over Black Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I95 Sbl over Black Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I95 Sbl over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.