I-85N over Hambys Creek
GoodDavidson County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR2025 · Structure no. 000000000570475
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 26,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85N over Hambys Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85N over Hambys Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 26,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,500 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 59 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I-85N over Hambys Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85N over Hambys 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does I-85N over Hambys Creek carry?
About 26,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-85N over Hambys Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I-85N over Hambys Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.