I485 over Ut to Long Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. NC27 · Structure no. 000000001191301
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 51 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I485 over Ut to Long Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I485 over Ut to 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 70,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 140,000 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I485 over Ut to Long Creek built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is I485 over Ut to Long Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does I485 over Ut to Long Creek carry?
About 70,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I485 over Ut to Long Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I485 over Ut to Long Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.