I-40 Wbl over Fifth Creek

Fair Condition57 years old16,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. US 64
CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesFifth Creek
Coordinates35.84519, -80.77402

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length105.0 ft (32 m)
Max Span33.8 ft (10.3 m)
Deck Width42.0 ft (12.8 m)
Deck Area409.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1969

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection924
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000970180

Nearby Bridges

I40 Ebl over Fifth Creek 0.0 mi Fair Sr2166 over Fifth Creek 0.0 mi Fair Sr2167 over I40 0.3 mi Fair Sr2167 over Fifth Creek 0.3 mi Fair Sr2168 over Fifth Creek 0.6 mi Fair I40 Ebl over Beaver Creek 1.1 mi Fair I40 Wbl over Beaver Creek 1.1 mi Fair Sr2166 over Beaver Creek 1.2 mi Fair Sr2166 over I-40 1.3 mi Fair Sr2160 over Fifth Creek 1.5 mi Fair