I-40 over Sweeten Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.US25A · Structure no. 000000000210442
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over Sweeten Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-40 over Sweeten Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.
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 Sweeten Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 over Sweeten 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 over Sweeten Creek carry?
About 56,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over Sweeten Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-40 over Sweeten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.