I85N over Richland Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC62 · Structure no. 000000000810544
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85N over Richland 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 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85N over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I85N over Richland Creek carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N over Richland Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns I85N over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.