I40 over SR1200
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.W.Jct SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000210024
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 over SR1200 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 over SR1200 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 64 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 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,000 by 2040. The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 over SR1200 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is I40 over SR1200 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I40 over SR1200 carry?
About 49,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 over SR1200?
The structure is 178 ft (54.2 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns I40 over SR1200?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.