US Bridges

I40 E Ramp over Fourth Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · .8MI.W.MOCKSVILLE HWY Rmp · Structure no. 000000000970571

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,125
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 E Ramp over Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 E Ramp over Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12,125 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,250 by 2040. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI40 E Ramp
CrossesFourth Creek
Location.8MI.W.MOCKSVILLE HWY Rmp
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.81027, -80.85542
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,125 (2019)
Projected traffic24,250 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 E Ramp over Fourth Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 E 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 I40 E Ramp over Fourth Creek carry?

About 12,125 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 E Ramp over Fourth Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I40 E Ramp over Fourth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.