FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR1430/I85 RAMP

Carrying SR1430/I85 RAMP over AFTON RUN BRANCH

0.55 MI.N.JCT.SR1394, Cabarrus, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR1430/I85 RAMP

The SR1430/I85 RAMP bridge in Cabarrus, North Carolina carries SR1430/I85 RAMP over AFTON RUN BRANCH. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2004, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 10.9 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR1430/I85 RAMP compares

▼ 11.6
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of North Carolina bridges
236
Bridges in Cabarrus · 19 in Poor condition
SR1430/I85 RAMP 32.6 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
2004
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
10.9 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000250325

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR1430/I85 RAMP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR1430/I85 RAMP against other structures in Cabarrus and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR1430/I85 RAMP?

SR1430/I85 RAMP in Cabarrus, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR1430/I85 RAMP inspected?

SR1430/I85 RAMP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR1430/I85 RAMP is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR1430/I85 RAMP?

SR1430/I85 RAMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR1430/I85 RAMP?

SR1430/I85 RAMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR1430/I85 RAMP and does age affect safety?

SR1430/I85 RAMP was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 2004.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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