I-485 South over Clarks Creek
GoodMecklenburg County, North Carolina · 2.8 Miles N. Jct. I-77 · Structure no. 000000001191304
- Built
- 2015
- 10 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-485 South over Clarks Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-485 South over Clarks Creek in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 42,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 85,500 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-485 South over Clarks Creek built?
It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-485 South over Clarks 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-485 South over Clarks Creek carry?
About 42,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-485 South over Clarks Creek?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.
Who owns I-485 South over Clarks Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.