I-240 Wbl over Access Rd. Hominy Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000210208
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 331 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 Wbl over Access Rd. Hominy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-240 Wbl over Access Rd. Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 60,000 by 2040. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Wbl over Access Rd. Hominy Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is I-240 Wbl over Access Rd. Hominy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does I-240 Wbl over Access Rd. Hominy Creek carry?
About 30,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 Wbl over Access Rd. Hominy Creek?
The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-240 Wbl over Access Rd. Hominy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.