I40 Wbl over Muddy Creek
GoodForsyth County, North Carolina · 2.8 Mi. W. Jct. US421 · Structure no. 000000000670162
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,750
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Wbl over Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over Muddy Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 33,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 67,500 by 2040. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 79 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Wbl over Muddy 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Wbl over Muddy Creek carry?
About 33,750 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl over Muddy Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Wbl over Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.