I85 over Stony Creek
FairOrange County, North Carolina · 3.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC86 · Structure no. 000000001350097
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 49,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Stony Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I85 over Stony Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I85 over Stony Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 over Stony 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I85 over Stony Creek carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Stony Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m).
Who owns I85 over Stony Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.