US Bridges

I85 Ramp over Paw Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.65 Mi. S. Jct. SR1641 · Structure no. 000000001190837

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 Ramp over Paw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 Ramp over Paw Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long.

CarriesI85 Ramp
CrossesPaw Creek
Location1.65 Mi. S. Jct. SR1641
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates35.25273, -80.96703
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length57 ft (17.3 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 traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic37,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Ramp over Paw Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85 Ramp over Paw 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I85 Ramp over Paw Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 Ramp over Paw Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I85 Ramp over Paw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.