I85N.BUS US29 U70 over Leonard Creek
FairDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2002 · Structure no. 000000000570121
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 128 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N.BUS US29 U70 over Leonard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I85N.BUS US29 U70 over Leonard Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85N.BUS US29 U70 over Leonard Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N.BUS US29 U70 over Leonard Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I85N.BUS US29 U70 over Leonard Creek carry?
About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I85N.BUS US29 U70 over Leonard Creek?
The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I85N.BUS US29 U70 over Leonard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.