I-40W Ramp over Fourth Creek
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · 0.7MI. W Jct.W. I-77 · Structure no. 000000000970565
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40W Ramp over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40W Ramp over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,400 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40W Ramp over Fourth Creek built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40W Ramp over Fourth 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-40W Ramp over Fourth Creek carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40W Ramp over Fourth Creek?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns I-40W Ramp over Fourth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.