US Bridges

I40 over Northeast Creek

Fair

Durham County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.W. of JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000000630310

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Northeast Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Northeast Creek in Durham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 101,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 202,000 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesNortheast Creek
Location0.2 Mi.W. of JCT.NC55
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDurham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.90711, -78.8982
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101,000 (2020)
Projected traffic202,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 over Northeast Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Northeast 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Northeast Creek carry?

About 101,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Northeast Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I40 over Northeast Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.