US Bridges

I587N I795N US264W over Contentnea Creek

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI E JCT NC42 · Structure no. 000000001950241

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
811 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
15,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I587N I795N US264W over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I587N I795N US264W over Contentnea Creek in Wilson 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 15,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2040. The structure is 811 ft (247.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI587N I795N US264W
CrossesContentnea Creek
Location0.5 MI E JCT NC42
RouteInterstate 587
Coordinates35.70837, -77.9957
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length811 ft (247.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,250 (2020)
Projected traffic30,500 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 I587N I795N US264W over Contentnea Creek built?

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

What condition is I587N I795N US264W over Contentnea Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I587N I795N US264W over Contentnea Creek carry?

About 15,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I587N I795N US264W over Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 811 ft (247.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I587N I795N US264W over Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.