I485 Wbl over Mcmullen Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi.E. Jct. NC51 · Structure no. 000000001190671
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 57,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 Wbl over Mcmullen Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Wbl over Mcmullen Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 30 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 57,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 115,000 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 I485 Wbl over Mcmullen Creek built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is I485 Wbl over Mcmullen Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does I485 Wbl over Mcmullen Creek carry?
About 57,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 Wbl over Mcmullen Creek?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns I485 Wbl over Mcmullen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.