US Bridges

SR1295 over I85

Good

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. S. Jct. US158 Byp · Structure no. 000000001810029

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1295 over I85 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1295 over I85 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1295
CrossesI85
Location0.7 Mi. S. Jct. US158 Byp
RouteState Highway 1295
Coordinates36.32705, -78.44906
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length283 ft (86.2 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2021)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1295 over I85 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1295 over I85 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR1295 over I85 carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1295 over I85?

The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR1295 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.