I85 US601 over Cold Water Creek
GoodCabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2114 · Structure no. 000000000250136
- 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
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.