US Bridges

I40 Ebl over Seaboard Coastline RR

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000000610436

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over Seaboard Coastline RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over Seaboard Coastline RR in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,500 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesSeaboard Coastline RR
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. NC24
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.99742, -78.13422
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2020)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 Ebl over Seaboard Coastline RR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ebl over Seaboard Coastline RR 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over Seaboard Coastline RR carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over Seaboard Coastline RR?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over Seaboard Coastline RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.