Nbl I-85 over Great Creek
FairBrunswick County, Virginia · 1.48 to 644 1.05 to 46 · Structure no. 000000000003638
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,968
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nbl I-85 over Great Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nbl I-85 over Great Creek in Brunswick County, Virginia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 56 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 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 11,968 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,344 by 2042. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nbl I-85 over Great Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is Nbl I-85 over 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Nbl I-85 over Great Creek carry?
About 11,968 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Nbl I-85 over Great Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Nbl I-85 over Great Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.