I40 over Pole Branch
GoodJohnston County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI.E.NC210 · Structure no. 000000001010466
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Pole Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Pole Branch in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 41,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 83,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over Pole Branch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Pole Branch 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Pole Branch carry?
About 41,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Pole Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns I40 over Pole Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.