I40 Bus Ramps over Little Creek
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · NW Quad. I40BUS & NC67 · Structure no. 000000000670351
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Bus Ramps over Little Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Bus Ramps over Little Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Bus Ramps over Little Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Bus Ramps over Little Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Bus Ramps over Little Creek carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I40 Bus Ramps over Little Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns I40 Bus Ramps over Little Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.