US Bridges

Ramp Off I-40 over Cold Springs Creek

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 9.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000870077

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ramp Off I-40 over Cold Springs Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ramp Off I-40 over Cold Springs Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRamp Off I-40
CrossesCold Springs Creek
Location9.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1338
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73778, -83.02337
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 Ramp Off I-40 over Cold Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ramp Off I-40 over Cold Springs Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Ramp Off I-40 over Cold Springs Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Ramp Off I-40 over Cold Springs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ramp Off I-40 over Cold Springs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.