US Bridges

I40 Wbl Ramp over Lyle Creek

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1709 · Structure no. 000000000350344

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,875
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Wbl Ramp over Lyle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Wbl Ramp over Lyle Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,875 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,750 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesI40 Wbl Ramp
CrossesLyle Creek
Location1.0 Mi. W. Jct. SR1709
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.72497, -81.20372
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,875 (2019)
Projected traffic11,750 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Wbl Ramp over Lyle Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Wbl Ramp over Lyle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2021.

How much traffic does I40 Wbl Ramp over Lyle Creek carry?

About 5,875 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 Wbl Ramp over Lyle Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I40 Wbl Ramp over Lyle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.