I-40 over Curtis Creek

Fair Condition35 years old27,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyMcDowell
Location.7 Mi.w.jct.sr1234
CarriesI-40
CrossesCurtis Creek
Coordinates35.63797, -82.15789

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Max Span11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Deck Area255.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1991

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic27,500 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001110357

Nearby Bridges

Us70 over Curtis Creek 0.5 mi Fair Sr1234 over I-40 0.8 mi Good Sr1234 over Catawba River 0.8 mi Fair Sr1235 over I-40 Catawaba River 0.9 mi Fair Sr1232 over Cane Creek 0.9 mi Fair Us70 over Cane Creek 1.0 mi Fair I-40 Ebl over Mill Creek 1.3 mi Fair I-40 Wbl over Mill Creek 1.3 mi Fair Sr1103 over Mill Creek 1.5 mi Fair Sr1103 over Mill Creek 1.5 mi Good