I85 over Abernathy Creek
PoorGaston County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. US29/US74 · Structure no. 000000000710094
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Abernathy Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 over Abernathy Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 63 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 81,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over Abernathy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I85 over Abernathy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I85 over Abernathy Creek carry?
About 81,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Abernathy Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I85 over Abernathy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.