I40 over Smith Creek
FairDavie County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. NC801 · Structure no. 000000000590082
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Smith Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Smith 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 72,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Smith 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 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over Smith Creek carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns I40 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.