US Bridges

I40 over Brier Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000001830054

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
116,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 over Brier Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Brier Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 116,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 232,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI40
CrossesBrier Creek
Location0.7 Mi. W. Jct. SR1002
RouteInterstate 40
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85759, -78.8095
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic116,000 (2020)
Projected traffic232,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Brier Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 over Brier 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I40 over Brier Creek carry?

About 116,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I40 over Brier Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I40 over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.