US Bridges

I-40 over SR1513

Poor

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1660 · Structure no. 000000000870236

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over SR1513 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over SR1513 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 24,750 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,500 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesSR1513
Location1.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1660
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54892, -82.88592
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 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 length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,750 (2020)
Projected traffic49,500 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 over SR1513 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is I-40 over SR1513 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over SR1513 carry?

About 24,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over SR1513?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over SR1513?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.