US Bridges

I95 US301 over Fivemile Branch

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. JCT.NC211 · Structure no. 000000001550464

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 US301 over Fivemile Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I95 US301 over Fivemile Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 29,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,500 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI95 US301
CrossesFivemile Branch
Location0.3 Mi.N. JCT.NC211
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates34.65065, -79.01208
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,750 (2022)
Projected traffic59,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US301 over Fivemile Branch built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95 US301 over Fivemile Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I95 US301 over Fivemile Branch carry?

About 29,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I95 US301 over Fivemile Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I95 US301 over Fivemile Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.