I485 over Four Mile Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR3448 · Structure no. 000000001190804
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 68,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 over Four Mile Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I485 over Four Mile Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 68,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 136,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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 I485 over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 over Four Mile 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I485 over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 68,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns I485 over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.