US Bridges

I85 over Hatchers Run

Fair

Granville County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC96 · Structure no. 000000000770063

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 over Hatchers Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 over Hatchers Run in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85
CrossesHatchers Run
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC96
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.29352, -78.58298
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,500 (2022)
Projected traffic61,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
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 I85 over Hatchers Run built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 over Hatchers Run 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I85 over Hatchers Run carry?

About 30,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I85 over Hatchers Run?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I85 over Hatchers Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.