US Bridges

I795S over Nahunta Swamp

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. SR1362 · Structure no. 000000001910322

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
562 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I795S over Nahunta Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I795S over Nahunta Swamp in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesI795S
CrossesNahunta Swamp
Location0.6 Mi. N. SR1362
RouteInterstate 795
Coordinates35.51549, -77.99365
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length562 ft (171.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2020)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 I795S over Nahunta Swamp built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is I795S over Nahunta Swamp 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I795S over Nahunta Swamp carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I795S over Nahunta Swamp?

The structure is 562 ft (171.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I795S over Nahunta Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.