US Bridges

I85 SR2179&SR2180 over Stewart Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2074 · Structure no. 000000001190218

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 SR2179&SR2180 over Stewart Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 SR2179&SR2180 over Stewart Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 50,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 100,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI85 SR2179&SR2180
CrossesStewart Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2074
RouteInterstate 85
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26892, -80.86582
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50,000 (2021)
Projected traffic100,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 SR2179&SR2180 over Stewart Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is I85 SR2179&SR2180 over Stewart 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I85 SR2179&SR2180 over Stewart Creek carry?

About 50,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 SR2179&SR2180 over Stewart Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns I85 SR2179&SR2180 over Stewart Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.