US Bridges

I795S over Trib. of Great Swamp

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.8MI.N. JCT.NC222 · Structure no. 000000001910327

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I795S over Trib. of Great Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying I795S over Trib. of Great Swamp in Wayne 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI795S
CrossesTrib. of Great Swamp
Location0.8MI.N. JCT.NC222
RouteInterstate 795
Coordinates35.56157, -77.98785
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating70 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length303 ft (92.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2020)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 I795S over Trib. of Great Swamp built?

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

What condition is I795S over Trib. of Great 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I795S over Trib. of Great Swamp carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I795S over Trib. of Great Swamp?

The structure is 303 ft (92.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I795S over Trib. of Great Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.