I85 over Abernathy Creek

Poor Condition64 years old81,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGaston
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. Us29/us74
CarriesI85
CrossesAbernathy Creek
Coordinates35.25577, -81.29156

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Channel/Waterway4 (Poor)
Culvert4 (Poor)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length24.0 ft (7.3 m)
Max Span7.9 ft (2.4 m)
Deck Area251.1 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 1983)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic81,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000710094

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