I85I85 over Ruin Creek
FairVance County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1126 · Structure no. 000000001810120
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I85I85 over Ruin Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I85I85 over Ruin Creek in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 I85I85 over Ruin Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I85I85 over Ruin 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I85I85 over Ruin Creek carry?
About 18,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I85I85 over Ruin Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I85I85 over Ruin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.