I40 WB over SR1613
PoorHaywood County, North Carolina · 4.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1660 · Structure no. 000000000870249
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 WB over SR1613 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 WB over SR1613 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 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 25,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2040. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 WB over SR1613 built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is I40 WB over SR1613 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does I40 WB over SR1613 carry?
About 25,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I40 WB over SR1613?
The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns I40 WB over SR1613?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.