I-240 Wbl over Hominy Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. E. Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 000000000210070
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 199 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 Wbl over Hominy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Wbl 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.
It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long and 45 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 Wbl 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 Wbl 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 Wbl over Hominy Creek carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 Wbl over Hominy Creek?
The structure is 199 ft (60.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 Wbl over Hominy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.