US Bridges

I-40 over SR1338

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 5 MI.W.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870124

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over SR1338 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over SR1338 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 59 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 5 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 76 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesSR1338
Location5 MI.W.JCT.US276
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66776, -82.99453
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2020)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 I-40 over SR1338 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I-40 over SR1338 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over SR1338 carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over SR1338?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over SR1338?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.