I85 over Paw Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.75 Mi. N. Jct. SR1625 · Structure no. 000000001190069
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Paw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 over Paw Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 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 125,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 250,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long.
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over Paw Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is I85 over Paw 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I85 over Paw Creek carry?
About 125,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Paw Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I85 over Paw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.