US Bridges

I440 over Marsh Creek

Fair

Wake County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1012 · Structure no. 000000001830600

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I440 over Marsh Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I440 over Marsh Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 65 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 115,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 230,000 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesI440
CrossesMarsh Creek
Location0.8 MI.W.JCT.SR1012
RouteInterstate 440
CountyWake County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79991, -78.59066
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length41 ft (12.4 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 traffic115,000 (2021)
Projected traffic230,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure11
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I440 over Marsh Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I440 over Marsh 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 I440 over Marsh Creek carry?

About 115,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I440 over Marsh Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I440 over Marsh Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.