US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over SR1364

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.E.JCT.US276 · Structure no. 000000000870208

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over SR1364 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over SR1364 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesSR1364
Location1.5 MI.E.JCT.US276
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58471, -82.99295
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2020)
Projected traffic25,000 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 Wbl over SR1364 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over SR1364 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over SR1364 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over SR1364?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over SR1364?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.