US Bridges

I795S over Black Creek

Good

Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1645 · Structure no. 000000001950281

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
320 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I795S over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I795S over Black Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI795S
CrossesBlack Creek
Location0.6 Mi. S. Jct. SR1645
RouteInterstate 795
Coordinates35.63792, -77.96842
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length320 ft (97.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2021)
Projected traffic19,000 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 Black Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I795S over Black 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I795S over Black Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I795S over Black Creek?

The structure is 320 ft (97.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I795S over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.