US Bridges

I40 Bus over Brushy Fork Creek

Poor

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR4325 · Structure no. 000000000670354

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
287 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
74,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Bus over Brushy Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Bus over Brushy Fork Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 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 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,000 by 2040. The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI40 Bus
CrossesBrushy Fork Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR4325
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates36.09538, -80.21664
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length287 ft (87.4 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,500 (2022)
Projected traffic149,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Bus over Brushy Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I40 Bus over Brushy Fork 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Bus over Brushy Fork Creek carry?

About 74,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I40 Bus over Brushy Fork Creek?

The structure is 287 ft (87.4 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Bus over Brushy Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.