US Bridges

I85N over Reddicks Creek

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S.JCT.I85 US29 70 · Structure no. 000000000810137

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85N over Reddicks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85N over Reddicks Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85N
CrossesReddicks Creek
Location1.4 Mi. S.JCT.I85 US29 70
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.97228, -79.89063
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2020)
Projected traffic112,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 I85N over Reddicks Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85N over Reddicks Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does I85N over Reddicks Creek carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85N over Reddicks Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I85N over Reddicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.