US Bridges

I795S over Great Swamp

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 2.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC222 · Structure no. 000000001910329

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
777 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I795S over Great Swamp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I795S over 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 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 777 ft (236.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI795S
CrossesGreat Swamp
Location2.2 Mi. N. Jct. NC222
RouteInterstate 795
Coordinates35.58225, -77.99008
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length777 ft (236.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Great Swamp built?

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

What condition is I795S over Great Swamp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I795S over Great Swamp carry?

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

How long is I795S over Great Swamp?

The structure is 777 ft (236.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I795S over Great Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.