I85BUS US29S US70S over Rich Creek
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1798 · Structure no. 000000000570140
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 228 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85BUS US29S US70S over Rich Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85BUS US29S US70S over Rich Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85BUS US29S US70S over Rich Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85BUS US29S US70S over Rich 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I85BUS US29S US70S over Rich Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is I85BUS US29S US70S over Rich Creek?
The structure is 228 ft (69.4 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns I85BUS US29S US70S over Rich Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.