US Bridges

I40 over Abbotts Creek

Fair

Forsyth County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC66 · Structure no. 000000000670459

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
67,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Abbotts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Abbotts Creek in Forsyth County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 67,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 135,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesAbbotts Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC66
RouteInterstate 40
CountyForsyth County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.08341, -80.07531
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67,500 (2022)
Projected traffic135,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Abbotts Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Abbotts 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Abbotts Creek carry?

About 67,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Abbotts Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I40 over Abbotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.