US Bridges

I-40 Eastbound over SR1338

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Haywood County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US276 · Structure no. 000000000870470

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
610 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Eastbound over SR1338 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Eastbound over SR1338 in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 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 12,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 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 Eastbound
CrossesSR1338
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US276
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+1 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 traffic12,250 (2022)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Eastbound over SR1338 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Eastbound over SR1338 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Eastbound over SR1338 carry?

About 12,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Eastbound over SR1338?

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 Eastbound over SR1338?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.