I85 over Town Creek
FairRowan County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S. JCT.SR2120 · Structure no. 000000001590133
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 65 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 over Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 73,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 146,000 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 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 Town Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85 over Town 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 Town Creek carry?
About 73,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85 over Town Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns I85 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.