US Bridges

I40 & SR3153 over Little Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1122 · Structure no. 000000000670198

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 & SR3153 over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 & SR3153 over Little Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 66 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 5 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 56,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 & SR3153
CrossesLittle Creek
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1122
RouteInterstate 40
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.06914, -80.33089
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56,000 (2020)
Projected traffic112,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 & SR3153 over Little Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is I40 & SR3153 over Little 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I40 & SR3153 over Little Creek carry?

About 56,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 & SR3153 over Little Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns I40 & SR3153 over Little Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.