US Bridges

I40 Wbl over NC11

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.3 MI.W.NC41 · Structure no. 000000000610427

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Wbl over NC11 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over NC11 in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 9,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2040. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Wbl
CrossesNC11
Location1.3 MI.W.NC41
RouteInterstate 40
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.76956, -77.96477
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,250 (2020)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Wbl over NC11 built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Wbl over NC11 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Wbl over NC11 carry?

About 9,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 Wbl over NC11?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Wbl over NC11?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.