I-40 over Ut to Micol Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR1744 · Structure no. 000000000230153
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over Ut to Micol Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-40 over Ut to Micol Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 45,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 90,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 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 Ut to Micol Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 over Ut to Micol 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 over Ut to Micol Creek carry?
About 45,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over Ut to Micol Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns I-40 over Ut to Micol Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.