I40 Bus over Salem Creek
PoorForsyth County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.W.JCT.SR2657 · Structure no. 000000000670365
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Bus over Salem Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 Bus over Salem Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 72 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 38,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Bus over Salem Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is I40 Bus over Salem 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I40 Bus over Salem Creek carry?
About 38,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I40 Bus over Salem Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I40 Bus over Salem Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.