US Bridges

I95 over Tenmile Swamp Creek

Fair

Robeson County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N of Jct. Nc 301 · Structure no. 000000001550511

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
52,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I95 over Tenmile Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I95 over Tenmile Swamp Creek in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 52,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 104,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI95
CrossesTenmile Swamp Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N of Jct. Nc 301
RouteInterstate 95
CountyRobeson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.72817, -78.99733
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52,000 (2018)
Projected traffic104,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
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 over Tenmile Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I95 over Tenmile Swamp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I95 over Tenmile Swamp Creek carry?

About 52,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I95 over Tenmile Swamp Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I95 over Tenmile Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.