I85S over Richland Creek
PoorGuilford County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC62 · Structure no. 000000000810545
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- 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
I85S over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85S 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85S over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85S over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does I85S over Richland Creek carry?
About 28,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85S over Richland Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns I85S over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.