US Bridges

I40 Ebl over Hunting Creek

Good

Davie County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. W. Jct. US64 · Structure no. 000000000590029

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over Hunting Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over Hunting Creek in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesHunting Creek
Location2.0 Mi. W. Jct. US64
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.89652, -80.64814
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating87 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2020)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ebl over Hunting Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ebl over Hunting Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over Hunting Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over Hunting Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over Hunting Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.