I-540 over Trib.Lower Barton Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. SR3350 · Structure no. 000000001831041
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 83,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-540 over Trib.Lower Barton Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-540 over Trib.Lower Barton Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 83,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 166,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-540 over Trib.Lower Barton Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-540 over Trib.Lower Barton Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does I-540 over Trib.Lower Barton Creek carry?
About 83,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-540 over Trib.Lower Barton Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns I-540 over Trib.Lower Barton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.