US Bridges

I-40 over Fines Creek

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 Mi.E.Jct SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000870131

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Fines Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-40 over Fines Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesFines Creek
Location.1 Mi.E.Jct SR1338
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66608, -82.99134
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2020)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
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 I-40 over Fines Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Fines 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over Fines Creek carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Fines Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns I-40 over Fines Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.