US Bridges

I85 N over SR3039 Little Alam. Crk

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1005 · Structure no. 000000000810784

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
351 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 N over SR3039 Little Alam. Crk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 N over SR3039 Little Alam. Crk in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85 N
CrossesSR3039 Little Alam. Crk
Location0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1005
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.02988, -79.71926
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length351 ft (106.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2021)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I85 N over SR3039 Little Alam. Crk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 N over SR3039 Little Alam. Crk 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I85 N over SR3039 Little Alam. Crk carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 N over SR3039 Little Alam. Crk?

The structure is 351 ft (106.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I85 N over SR3039 Little Alam. Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.