US Bridges

I-40 over SR1550

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.W.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000000870239

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 over SR1550 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 over SR1550 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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.

It carries about 49,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,000 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40
CrossesSR1550
Location1.2 MI.W.JCT.NC215
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55217, -82.87255
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length141 ft (42.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49,500 (2020)
Projected traffic99,000 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 SR1550 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is I-40 over SR1550 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does I-40 over SR1550 carry?

About 49,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-40 over SR1550?

The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 over SR1550?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.