US Bridges

NC209 over I-40

Poor

Haywood County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1364 · Structure no. 000000000870084

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC209 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC209 over I-40 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long and 58 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNC209
CrossesI-40
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1364
RouteState Highway 209
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56989, -82.95731
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length245 ft (74.6 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.6 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2021)
Projected traffic14,800 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC209 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC209 over I-40 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC209 over I-40 carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC209 over I-40?

The structure is 245 ft (74.6 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns NC209 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.