I-85 South Ramp over Cold Water Creek
GoodRowan County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.JCT.SR1221 · Structure no. 000000001590471
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,375
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 South Ramp over Cold Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 South Ramp over Cold Water Creek 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 17,375 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,750 by 2040. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | 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 I-85 South Ramp over Cold Water Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 South 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 South Ramp over Cold Water Creek carry?
About 17,375 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-85 South Ramp over Cold Water Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 South Ramp over Cold Water Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.