US Bridges

SR1430/I85 Ramp over Afton Run Branch

Fair

Cabarrus County, North Carolina · 0.55 MI.N.JCT.SR1394 · Structure no. 000000000250325

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1430/I85 Ramp over Afton Run Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1430/I85 Ramp over Afton Run Branch in Cabarrus County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long.

CarriesSR1430/I85 Ramp
CrossesAfton Run Branch
Location0.55 MI.N.JCT.SR1394
RouteState Highway 1430
Coordinates35.41859, -80.67189
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2016)
Projected traffic60,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR1430/I85 Ramp over Afton Run Branch built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR1430/I85 Ramp over Afton Run Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1430/I85 Ramp over Afton Run Branch carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1430/I85 Ramp over Afton Run Branch?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR1430/I85 Ramp over Afton Run Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.