I95N over Sapony Creek
FairNash County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S. of SR1717 · Structure no. 000000001270128
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I95N over Sapony Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95N over Sapony Creek in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 20,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,500 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I95N over Sapony Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I95N over Sapony 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I95N over Sapony Creek carry?
About 20,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I95N over Sapony Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I95N over Sapony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.