US Bridges

NC72 NC711 over I95 US301

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI W. of JCT SR 2499 · Structure no. 000000001550025

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
265 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC72 NC711 over I95 US301 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC72 NC711 over I95 US301 in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC72 NC711
CrossesI95 US301
Location0.1 MI W. of JCT SR 2499
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.62301, -79.05206
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2022)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC72 NC711 over I95 US301 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC72 NC711 over I95 US301 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does NC72 NC711 over I95 US301 carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC72 NC711 over I95 US301?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns NC72 NC711 over I95 US301?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.