US Bridges

RMP5672(I85S Ramp) over Creek

Good

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. US501 · Structure no. 000000000630648

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RMP5672(I85S Ramp) over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RMP5672(I85S Ramp) over Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesRMP5672(I85S Ramp)
CrossesCreek
Location0.2 Mi. N. US501
RouteState Highway 5672
Coordinates36.02038, -78.90266
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic12,500 (2022)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 RMP5672(I85S Ramp) over Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RMP5672(I85S Ramp) over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RMP5672(I85S Ramp) over Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RMP5672(I85S Ramp) over Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns RMP5672(I85S Ramp) over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.