US Bridges

I-140E over Cartwheel Branch

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI W JCT SR1430 · Structure no. 000000000190251

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-140E over Cartwheel Branch is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-140E over Cartwheel Branch in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-140E
CrossesCartwheel Branch
Location0.3 MI W JCT SR1430
RouteInterstate 140
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.27286, -78.02248
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length326 ft (99.3 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2020)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-140E over Cartwheel Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-140E over Cartwheel Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I-140E over Cartwheel Branch carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-140E over Cartwheel Branch?

The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns I-140E over Cartwheel Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.