US Bridges

I-85 (nbl) over Branch of Great Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, Virginia · 1.93 FR 644R &.8 to 46 · Structure no. 000000000003613

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,968
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 (nbl) over Branch of Great Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 (nbl) over Branch of Great Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Virginia average of 50.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 11,968 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,344 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 (nbl)
CrossesBranch of Great Creek
Location1.93 FR 644R &.8 to 46
RouteInterstate 85
CountyBrunswick County
StateVirginia
Coordinates36.8379, -77.9266
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,968 (2022)
Projected traffic13,344 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$132.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 (nbl) over Branch of Great Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 (nbl) over Branch of Great 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 (nbl) over Branch of Great Creek carry?

About 11,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-85 (nbl) over Branch of Great Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I-85 (nbl) over Branch of Great Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.