I85 over Kaglor Branch
FairGaston County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US321 · Structure no. 000000000710316
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 29 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 96,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Kaglor Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 over Kaglor Branch in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 96,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 193,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over Kaglor Branch built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I85 over Kaglor Branch 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I85 over Kaglor Branch carry?
About 96,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Kaglor Branch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I85 over Kaglor Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.