US Bridges

I85 US601 over Cold Water Creek

Good

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2114 · Structure no. 000000000250134

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
265 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
37,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 US601 over Cold Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 US601 over Cold Water Creek in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 37,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,000 by 2040. The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85 US601
CrossesCold Water Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2114
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.47758, -80.57911
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: 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 rating76.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length265 ft (80.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,500 (2020)
Projected traffic75,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
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 I85 US601 over Cold Water Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 US601 over Cold Water 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I85 US601 over Cold Water Creek carry?

About 37,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 US601 over Cold Water Creek?

The structure is 265 ft (80.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I85 US601 over Cold Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.