I40 I85 over Bowden Creek
FairAlamance County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC87 · Structure no. 000000000010129
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 65,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 I85 over Bowden Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 I85 over Bowden Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 71 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 65,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 130,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.
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 Bowden Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is I40 I85 over Bowden 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 Bowden Creek carry?
About 65,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 I85 over Bowden Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns I40 I85 over Bowden Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.