I40E over Rockfish Creek
FairPender County, North Carolina · 2.1 Mi. W. Jct. US117 · Structure no. 000000001410235
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 261 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40E over Rockfish Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40E over Rockfish Creek in Pender 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 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40E over Rockfish Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40E over Rockfish 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I40E over Rockfish Creek carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40E over Rockfish Creek?
The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I40E over Rockfish Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.