US Bridges

NC114 over I-40

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1713 · Structure no. 000000000230029

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC114 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC114 over I-40 in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNC114
CrossesI-40
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1713
RouteState Highway 114
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72819, -81.61742
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length270 ft (82.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2021)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC114 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC114 over I-40 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does NC114 over I-40 carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC114 over I-40?

The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC114 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.