US Bridges

I85SBUS US29 US70 over Leonard Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2002 · Structure no. 000000000570122

Built
1946
79 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

I85SBUS US29 US70 over Leonard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I85SBUS US29 US70 over Leonard Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 5 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).

Location

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CarriesI85SBUS US29 US70
CrossesLeonard Creek
Location0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR2002
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.84033, -80.22135
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2017)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I85SBUS US29 US70 over Leonard Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85SBUS US29 US70 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 I85SBUS US29 US70 over Leonard Creek carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I85SBUS US29 US70 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 I85SBUS US29 US70 over Leonard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.