I85N over Little Alamance Creek
FairGuilford County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S.Jct. SR3029 · Structure no. 000000000810786
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 325 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85N over Little Alamance Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85N over Little Alamance Creek 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85N over Little Alamance Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85N over Little Alamance 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I85N over Little Alamance Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85N over Little Alamance Creek?
The structure is 325 ft (99 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns I85N over Little Alamance Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.