US Bridges

I40 over SR1200

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000210071

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 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 1988, 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 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesI40
CrossesSR1200
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1200
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.54209, -82.75281
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2020)
Projected traffic99,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

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 1988.

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 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I40 over SR1200?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.