US Bridges

I485 & NC51 over Ut to Clear Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.33 Mi. S. Jct. SR3114 · Structure no. 000000001190125

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 & NC51 over Ut to Clear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I485 & NC51 over Ut to Clear Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 48,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 97,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI485 & NC51
CrossesUt to Clear Creek
Location0.33 Mi. S. Jct. SR3114
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.20379, -80.63302
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48,500 (2020)
Projected traffic97,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 I485 & NC51 over Ut to Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 & NC51 over Ut to Clear 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 I485 & NC51 over Ut to Clear Creek carry?

About 48,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 & NC51 over Ut to Clear Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I485 & NC51 over Ut to Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.