US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over SR1364

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.W.JCT.NC209 · Structure no. 000000000870223

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

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over SR1364 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over SR1364 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 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesSR1364
Location0.5 MI.W.JCT.NC209
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.57163, -82.9651
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 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 Ebl over SR1364 built?

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

What condition is I-40 Ebl over SR1364 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 I-40 Ebl over SR1364 carry?

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

How long is I-40 Ebl over SR1364?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over SR1364?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.