US Bridges

I40 I85 SR2187 over Creek

Good

Alamance County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC119 · Structure no. 000000000010354

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
94,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 I85 SR2187 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 I85 SR2187 over Creek in Alamance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 94,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 188,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 I85 SR2187
CrossesCreek
Location2.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC119
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.07384, -79.26384
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94,000 (2020)
Projected traffic188,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-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 I40 I85 SR2187 over Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is I40 I85 SR2187 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does I40 I85 SR2187 over Creek carry?

About 94,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 I85 SR2187 over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I40 I85 SR2187 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.