US Bridges

I85 & US601 over Town Creek

Fair

Rowan County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1500 · Structure no. 000000001590413

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
77,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85 & US601 over Town Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85 & US601 over Town Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 69 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 77,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 155,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI85 & US601
CrossesTown Creek
Location1.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR1500
RouteInterstate 85
CountyRowan County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58936, -80.5436
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77,500 (2020)
Projected traffic155,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I85 & US601 over Town Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is I85 & US601 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I85 & US601 over Town Creek carry?

About 77,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I85 & US601 over Town Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I85 & US601 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.