Route I-85 Sbl over Smith Creek
FairMecklenburg County, Virginia · .92 FR Nc & 3.49 to 903 · Structure no. 000000000011910
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 122 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,728
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route I-85 Sbl over Smith Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Route I-85 Sbl over Smith Creek in Mecklenburg County, Virginia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 13,728 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,036 by 2042. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Route I-85 Sbl over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route I-85 Sbl over Smith 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 Route I-85 Sbl over Smith Creek carry?
About 13,728 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Route I-85 Sbl over Smith Creek?
The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Route I-85 Sbl over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.