SR1221 over I-85 and Cold Water Cree
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 100FT.E.JCT.I85S on Ramp · Structure no. 000000001590467
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 560 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1221 over I-85 and Cold Water Cree is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1221 over I-85 and Cold Water Cree in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 560 ft (170.6 m) long and 103 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1221 over I-85 and Cold Water Cree built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1221 over I-85 and Cold Water Cree 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR1221 over I-85 and Cold Water Cree carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1221 over I-85 and Cold Water Cree?
The structure is 560 ft (170.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35 m) and a deck 103 ft wide.
Who owns SR1221 over I-85 and Cold Water Cree?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.