I40 Bus Ramp over Little Creek
FairForsyth County, North Carolina · NE Quad I40BUS & SR1528 · Structure no. 000000000670349
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Bus Ramp over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Bus Ramp over Little Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Bus Ramp over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Bus Ramp 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Bus Ramp over Little Creek carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I40 Bus Ramp over Little Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns I40 Bus Ramp over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.