I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts Creek
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1295 · Structure no. 000000000570112
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 84,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 84,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 168,000 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts Creek carry?
About 84,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns I85 US29 US52 US70 over South Potts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.