I440 over South RR & Crabtree Crk
FairWake County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. S. Jct. US64BUS · Structure no. 000000001830066
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1997
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 534 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 53,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I440 over South RR & Crabtree Crk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I440 over South RR & Crabtree Crk in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 49 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 53,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 107,000 by 2040. The structure is 534 ft (162.7 m) long and 59 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I440 over South RR & Crabtree Crk built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.
What condition is I440 over South RR & Crabtree Crk 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 I440 over South RR & Crabtree Crk carry?
About 53,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I440 over South RR & Crabtree Crk?
The structure is 534 ft (162.7 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I440 over South RR & Crabtree Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.