I485 over Ut to Back Creek
FairMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. S. Jct. NC49 · Structure no. 000000001190842
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 85,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 over Ut to Back Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I485 over Ut to Back Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 85,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 over Ut to Back Creek built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 over Ut to Back 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I485 over Ut to Back Creek carry?
About 85,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 over Ut to Back Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I485 over Ut to Back Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.