US Bridges

I-40 over Usfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR

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Haywood County, North Carolina · 8.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000870057

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over Usfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over Usfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,000 by 2040. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesUsfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR
Location8.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1338
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73721, -83.02394
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,500 (2020)
Projected traffic47,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 I-40 over Usfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 over Usfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR 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 I-40 over Usfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR carry?

About 23,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over Usfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over Usfs Rd.& Cold Spring CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.