US Bridges

I-40 Wbl.&ebl. over SR-1338 & Jonathans Cree

Good

Haywood County, North Carolina · Between SR-1338 & US-276 · Structure no. 000000000870469

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Steel
Length
610 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl.&ebl. over SR-1338 & Jonathans Cree is a steel slab carrying I-40 Wbl.&ebl. over SR-1338 & Jonathans Cree in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,000 by 2040. The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI-40 Wbl.&ebl.
CrossesSR-1338 & Jonathans Cree
LocationBetween SR-1338 & US-276
RouteInterstate 40
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length610 ft (185.9 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2022)
Projected traffic51,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed—
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 I-40 Wbl.&ebl. over SR-1338 & Jonathans Cree built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl.&ebl. over SR-1338 & Jonathans Cree 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Wbl.&ebl. over SR-1338 & Jonathans Cree carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl.&ebl. over SR-1338 & Jonathans Cree?

The structure is 610 ft (185.9 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl.&ebl. over SR-1338 & Jonathans Cree?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.