I285 US52 NC8 over Leak Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2983 · Structure no. 000000000670012
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I285 US52 NC8 over Leak Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I285 US52 NC8 over Leak Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 33,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I285 US52 NC8 over Leak Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I285 US52 NC8 over Leak 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does I285 US52 NC8 over Leak Creek carry?
About 33,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I285 US52 NC8 over Leak Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I285 US52 NC8 over Leak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.