I-40 over Ut to Fourth Creek
GoodIredell County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. W. Jct. SR2158 · Structure no. 000000000970597
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 41,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over Ut to Fourth Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over Ut to Fourth Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 183 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 over Ut to Fourth Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 over Ut to 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 over Ut to Fourth Creek carry?
About 41,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over Ut to Fourth Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 183 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 over Ut to Fourth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.