US Bridges

I85S over SR1226

Good

Warren County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1201 · Structure no. 000000001850049

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
186 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I85S over SR1226 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I85S over SR1226 in Warren 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI85S
CrossesSR1226
Location1.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1201
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates36.46881, -78.25018
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2020)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I85S over SR1226 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I85S over SR1226 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I85S over SR1226 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I85S over SR1226?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I85S over SR1226?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.