I40 Wbl over Cedar Creek
FairDavie County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. W. Jct. SR1436 · Structure no. 000000000590075
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Wbl over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over Cedar Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 16,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,500 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Wbl over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Wbl over Cedar 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 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Wbl over Cedar Creek carry?
About 16,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Wbl over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.