I85 Bus.Lp US29&70 over Richland Creek
GoodGuilford County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US311 · Structure no. 000000000810576
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 32,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 Bus.Lp US29&70 over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 Bus.Lp US29&70 over Richland Creek in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 32,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,000 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 Bus.Lp US29&70 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 Bus.Lp US29&70 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does I85 Bus.Lp US29&70 over Richland Creek carry?
About 32,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I85 Bus.Lp US29&70 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns I85 Bus.Lp US29&70 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.