I-85N over Abbotts Creek
FairDavidson County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. NC8 · Structure no. 000000000570170
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 300 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85N over Abbotts Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85N over Abbotts Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,500 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I-85N over Abbotts Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85N 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-85N over Abbotts Creek carry?
About 25,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-85N over Abbotts Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-85N over Abbotts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.