US Bridges

I-26 Ebl and Wbl over Clear Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · 1 MI.W.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000890212

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 Ebl and Wbl over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ebl and Wbl over Clear Creek in Henderson 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 112,000 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26 Ebl and Wbl
CrossesClear Creek
Location1 MI.W.JCT.US64
RouteInterstate 26
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34929, -82.45287
Functional classUrban 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2020)
Projected traffic112,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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-26 Ebl and Wbl over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is I-26 Ebl and Wbl over Clear Creek 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-26 Ebl and Wbl over Clear Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26 Ebl and Wbl over Clear Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 Ebl and Wbl over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.