US Bridges

I85S over Reddicks Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. S. Jct. US29&70 · Structure no. 000000000810141

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85S over Reddicks Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85S 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 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85S
CrossesReddicks Creek
Location1.2 Mi. S. Jct. US29&70
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.97592, -79.89078
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic28,000 (2020)
Projected traffic56,000 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 I85S over Reddicks Creek built?

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

What condition is I85S over Reddicks 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I85S over Reddicks Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85S over Reddicks Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I85S over Reddicks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.