I40 I85
I40 I85 in 1.3 MI. N. JCT. Sr1300, Alamance County, North Carolina received a condition grade of F (0/100). Built in 1953, the bridge carries 124K vehicles daily on I40 I85 over Little Back Creek. It is classified as structurally deficient.
I40 I85 carries an F on the BridgeSafety Condition Score with 0/100 — the bottom tier of the FHWA NBI distribution. Component ratings flag the structure for near-term rehabilitation or replacement; the bridge may remain open to traffic but is on the priority list for action.
The bridge was built in 1953 and is now 73 years old, at or past the typical 50-year design life for bridges of its vintage. Maintenance and inspection cycles are correspondingly more involved than for newer structures. I40 I85 carries an average daily traffic count of 124,000 vehicles, with 8 lane(s) crossing Little Back Creek. The owning agency is State Highway Agency; bridge inspection records flow into the federal NBI database annually.
Component Ratings
The riding surface, evaluated for cracking, spalling, and wear
Beams, girders, and trusses that support the deck
Piers, abutments, and foundations below the deck
Bridge Details
About This Bridge
I40 I85 is a 73-year-old bridge located 1.3 MI. N. JCT. Sr1300 in Alamance County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I40 I85 over Little Back Creek with 8 traffic lanes, handling approximately 124K vehicles per day. Built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1962, the structure spans 12.1 meters.
The bridge received a Condition Grade of F (0/100) based on Federal Highway Administration inspection data. Its deck is rated 0/9 (serious), superstructure 0/9 (serious), and substructure 0/9 (serious). The bridge is classified as structurally deficient, meaning at least one major component is rated 4 or below, this signals a need for repair or replacement but does not necessarily indicate an immediate safety hazard.
This bridge is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
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Frequently Asked Questions
I40 I85 has a Condition Score of 0/100 (Grade F). Its deck is rated 0/9, superstructure 0/9, and substructure 0/9 on the NBI scale. The bridge is classified as structurally deficient.
I40 I85 was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1962, making it 73 years old. The average bridge age in the United States is 48 years.
I40 I85 carries approximately 124K vehicles per day (average daily traffic). The bridge has 8 traffic lanes. It is 12.1 meters long and located on I40 I85 in 1.3 MI. N. JCT. Sr1300, Alamance County, North Carolina.
Yes, I40 I85 is classified as structurally deficient because at least one of its primary components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) is rated 4 or below on the 0-9 NBI scale. This does not necessarily mean it is unsafe, but it requires significant repair or replacement.
I40 I85 is located 1.3 MI. N. JCT. Sr1300 in Alamance County, North Carolina. The bridge carries I40 I85 over Little Back Creek. Its coordinates are 36.063006, -79.538181. It is maintained by State Highway Agency.
I40 I85 carries I40 I85 over Little Back Creek. The bridge is 12.1 meters long and was built in 1953, with reconstruction in 1962.
Condition Score is calculated from deck (33%), superstructure (33%), and substructure (34%) NBI ratings with an age penalty for bridges over 50 years.
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2026.