US Bridges

SR1436 over I40

PoorPosted for load

Davie County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. N. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000590076

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
269 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1436 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1436 over I40 in Davie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1436
CrossesI40
Location0.8 Mi. N. Jct. US158
RouteState Highway 1436
Coordinates35.96817, -80.51452
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length269 ft (81.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.8 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 SR1436 over I40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1436 over I40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1436 over I40 carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1436 over I40?

The structure is 269 ft (81.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1436 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.