I85 over Mallard Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.63 Mi. N. Jct. SR2665 · Structure no. 000000001190296
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2005
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 128,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Mallard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85 over Mallard Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 58 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 128,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 256,000 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 174 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over Mallard Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.
What condition is I85 over Mallard 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I85 over Mallard Creek carry?
About 128,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Mallard Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 174 ft wide.
Who owns I85 over Mallard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.