I-40 over Pole Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .45 MI.W.JCT.SR1220 · Structure no. 000000000210247
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over Pole Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-40 over Pole Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 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 51,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 103,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 over Pole Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 over Pole 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 over Pole Creek carry?
About 51,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over Pole Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I-40 over Pole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.