I-40 over Stirrup Iron Creek
FairWake County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. E. Jct. I-540 · Structure no. 000000001831207
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 over Stirrup Iron Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-40 over Stirrup Iron Creek in Wake County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 56 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 120,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 240,000 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 over Stirrup Iron Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is I-40 over Stirrup Iron 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 over Stirrup Iron Creek carry?
About 120,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 over Stirrup Iron Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-40 over Stirrup Iron Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.