I85 over Tabbs Creek
FairGranville County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. of US158 · Structure no. 000000000770066
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Tabbs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 over Tabbs Creek 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 40,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 80,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 Tabbs Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 over Tabbs 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I85 over Tabbs Creek carry?
About 40,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Tabbs Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I85 over Tabbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.