I40 over Stewarts Creek
GoodDuplin County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.W.US117 · Structure no. 000000000610446
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 23,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Stewarts Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Stewarts Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Stewarts 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I40 over Stewarts Creek carry?
About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Stewarts Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I40 over Stewarts Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.