US Bridges

I-95 over Horse Pen Branch

Good

Robeson County, North Carolina · .1 MI North of SR1718 · Structure no. 000000001550582

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
178 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-95 over Horse Pen Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-95 over Horse Pen Branch in Robeson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 43,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 86,000 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-95
CrossesHorse Pen Branch
Location.1 MI North of SR1718
RouteInterstate 95
Coordinates34.90981, -78.95573
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length178 ft (54.2 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 traffic43,000 (2020)
Projected traffic86,000 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 I-95 over Horse Pen Branch built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-95 over Horse Pen Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-95 over Horse Pen Branch carry?

About 43,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-95 over Horse Pen Branch?

The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-95 over Horse Pen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.