US Bridges

I40 Ebl over SR1505 & Goble Creek

Fair

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1502 · Structure no. 000000000970065

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
185 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I40 Ebl over SR1505 & Goble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over SR1505 & Goble Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 17,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,500 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI40 Ebl
CrossesSR1505 & Goble Creek
Location0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1502
RouteInterstate 40
CountyIredell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.75635, -81.04279
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,750 (2020)
Projected traffic35,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I40 Ebl over SR1505 & Goble Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is I40 Ebl over SR1505 & Goble Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does I40 Ebl over SR1505 & Goble Creek carry?

About 17,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I40 Ebl over SR1505 & Goble Creek?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I40 Ebl over SR1505 & Goble Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.