I-40 Ebl over Silver Creek
PoorBurke County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1142 Ramp · Structure no. 000000000230114
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Ebl over Silver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-40 Ebl over Silver Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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.
It carries about 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Ebl over Silver Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Ebl over Silver 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Silver Creek carry?
About 17,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Ebl over Silver Creek?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I-40 Ebl over Silver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.