I40 Ebl over Lyle Creek
PoorCatawba County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. E. Jct. SR1716 · Structure no. 000000000350177
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Ebl over Lyle Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I40 Ebl over Lyle Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 18,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,500 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Ebl over Lyle Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Ebl over Lyle 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I40 Ebl over Lyle Creek carry?
About 18,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 Ebl over Lyle Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Ebl over Lyle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.