US Bridges

I85BUS S US29 US70 over Abbotts Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2123 · Structure no. 000000000570130

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85BUS S US29 US70 over Abbotts Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85BUS S US29 US70 over Abbotts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesI85BUS S US29 US70
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2123
RouteInterstate 85
CountyDavidson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85368, -80.19697
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length220 ft (67 m)
Longest span79 ft (24 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2017)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I85BUS S US29 US70 over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85BUS S US29 US70 over Abbotts 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 I85BUS S US29 US70 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I85BUS S US29 US70 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I85BUS S US29 US70 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.