US Bridges

I-40 over SR1338

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI.W.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870159

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over SR1338 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over SR1338 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 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesSR1338
Location1.8 MI.W.JCT.US276
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62546, -83.00873
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,250 (2020)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I-40 over SR1338 built?

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

What condition is I-40 over SR1338 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 over SR1338 carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over SR1338?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over SR1338?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.