I40 over Walnut Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. W. Jct. US1 · Structure no. 000000001830587
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I40 over Walnut Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 100,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 200,000 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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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 Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 over Walnut 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over Walnut Creek carry?
About 100,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns I40 over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.