US Bridges

I95S over Sapony Creek

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI S. of SR1717 · Structure no. 000000001270133

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

I95S over Sapony Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I95S 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 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesI95S
CrossesSapony Creek
Location0.4 MI S. of SR1717
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates35.89843, -77.92995
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating87 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,250 (2022)
Projected traffic40,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I95S over Sapony Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95S 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 I95S over Sapony Creek carry?

About 20,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95S 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 54 ft wide.

Who owns I95S over Sapony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.