US Bridges

I40 Ebl over NC24

Good

Duplin County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1341 · Structure no. 000000000610450

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over NC24 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over NC24 in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesNC24
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. SR1341
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates34.99343, -78.13411
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2020)
Projected traffic23,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NC24 built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ebl over NC24 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 NC24 carry?

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

How long is I40 Ebl over NC24?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over NC24?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.