I485 over Paw Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US29/74 · Structure no. 000000001190838
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 57 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 76,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 over Paw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I485 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 76,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 152,000 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long.
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 over Paw Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 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 I485 over Paw Creek carry?
About 76,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 over Paw Creek?
The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I485 over Paw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.