I40 over New Hope Creek
FairOrange County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. W. Jct. NC86 · Structure no. 000000001350263
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 59 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over New Hope Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over New Hope Creek in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 59,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 118,000 by 2040. The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over New Hope Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over New Hope Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does I40 over New Hope Creek carry?
About 59,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 over New Hope Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (17.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns I40 over New Hope Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.