I-85 Sbl Ramp over Cold Water Creek
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 0.05 M. S. Jct. I-85 · Structure no. 000000001590470
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 Sbl Ramp over Cold Water Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-85 Sbl Ramp over Cold Water Creek in Rowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 Sbl Ramp over Cold Water Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 Sbl Ramp over Cold Water Creek 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 I-85 Sbl Ramp over Cold Water Creek carry?
About 6,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-85 Sbl Ramp over Cold Water Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns I-85 Sbl Ramp over Cold Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.