US Bridges

I40 over Burgaw Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.NC53 · Structure no. 000000001410225

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Burgaw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Burgaw Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesBurgaw Creek
Location0.1 MI.W.JCT.NC53
RouteInterstate 40
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.57821, -77.90296
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2022)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 over Burgaw Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Burgaw 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I40 over Burgaw Creek carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Burgaw Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns I40 over Burgaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.