I85 over Uwharrie River
FairRandolph County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR3252 · Structure no. 000000001510095
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Uwharrie River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 over Uwharrie River in Randolph County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 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 70,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 141,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 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 I85 over Uwharrie River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 over Uwharrie River 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 Uwharrie River carry?
About 70,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Uwharrie River?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I85 over Uwharrie River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.