I-240 Ebl over Hominy Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. E. Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000000210066
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 Ebl over Hominy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Ebl over Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 59,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,000 by 2040. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 46 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 Ebl over Hominy Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-240 Ebl over Hominy 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-240 Ebl over Hominy Creek carry?
About 59,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 Ebl over Hominy Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 Ebl over Hominy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.