US Bridges

I-285BUS US52 over Swearing Creek

Fair

Davidson County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1457 · Structure no. 000000000570534

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-285BUS US52 over Swearing Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-285BUS US52 over Swearing Creek in Davidson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-285BUS US52
CrossesSwearing Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1457
RouteInterstate 285
Coordinates35.86893, -80.26415
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2020)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-285BUS US52 over Swearing Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-285BUS US52 over Swearing 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-285BUS US52 over Swearing Creek carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-285BUS US52 over Swearing Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-285BUS US52 over Swearing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.