US Bridges

Creek Ridge Road over I85BUS US29 US70

Fair

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000810261

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Creek Ridge Road over I85BUS US29 US70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Creek Ridge Road over I85BUS US29 US70 in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCreek Ridge Road
CrossesI85BUS US29 US70
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1007
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGuilford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.02942, -79.80841
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length331 ft (100.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Creek Ridge Road over I85BUS US29 US70 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Creek Ridge Road over I85BUS US29 US70 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Creek Ridge Road over I85BUS US29 US70 carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Creek Ridge Road over I85BUS US29 US70?

The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Creek Ridge Road over I85BUS US29 US70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.