US Bridges

I485 Nbl over Long Creek

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001190950

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
426 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
35,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I485 Nbl over Long Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I485 Nbl over Long Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI485 Nbl
CrossesLong Creek
Location1.3 Mi. N. Jct. NC27
RouteInterstate 485
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.30539, -80.95428
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,000 (2020)
Projected traffic70,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 I485 Nbl over Long Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I485 Nbl over Long 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I485 Nbl over Long Creek carry?

About 35,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I485 Nbl over Long Creek?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns I485 Nbl over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.