US Bridges

I40 Wbl over SR1366

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.W.JCT.NC209 · Structure no. 000000000870222

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Wbl over SR1366 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Wbl over SR1366 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 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI40 Wbl
CrossesSR1366
Location1.0 MI.W.JCT.NC209
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.57683, -82.97924
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Wbl over SR1366 built?

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

What condition is I40 Wbl over SR1366 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I40 Wbl over SR1366 carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 Wbl over SR1366?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Wbl over SR1366?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.