I-540 over Creek
GoodWake County, North Carolina · .7 Mi.E.Jct.Tri.Town Blvd · Structure no. 000000001831073
- Built
- 2007
- 18 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-540 over Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-540 over Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 29,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 59,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-540 over Creek built?
It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-540 over 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 Creek carry?
About 29,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-540 over Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns I-540 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.