I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals Creek
PoorIredell County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR1505 · Structure no. 000000000970054
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,500 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals Creek carry?
About 17,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.