I40 over Clark Creek
FairCatawba County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1007 · Structure no. 000000000350164
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 61,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Clark Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Clark Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 50 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 61,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,000 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 I40 over Clark Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I40 over Clark 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does I40 over Clark Creek carry?
About 61,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Clark Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I40 over Clark Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.