US Bridges

I85BUS.LP US29 70 over Richland Creek

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1193 · Structure no. 000000000810186

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85BUS.LP US29 70 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85BUS.LP US29 70 over Richland Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 72 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 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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CarriesI85BUS.LP US29 70
CrossesRichland Creek
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. SR1193
RouteInterstate 85
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94965, -79.9591
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2021)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 I85BUS.LP US29 70 over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is I85BUS.LP US29 70 over Richland 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I85BUS.LP US29 70 over Richland Creek carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I85BUS.LP US29 70 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns I85BUS.LP US29 70 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.