I40 I85 over Little Back Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1300 · Structure no. 000000000010009
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 124,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 I85 over Little Back Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I40 I85 over Little Back Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 72 years old, older 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 124,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 216,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 I85 over Little Back Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is I40 I85 over Little Back Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I40 I85 over Little Back Creek carry?
About 124,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 I85 over Little Back Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).
Who owns I40 I85 over Little Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.