I-40 Wbl over SR1505 & Goble Creek
FairIredell County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. E. Jct. SR1502 · Structure no. 000000000970066
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- 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
I-40 Wbl over SR1505 & Goble Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over SR1505 & Goble Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-40 Wbl over SR1505 & Goble Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Wbl 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does I-40 Wbl over SR1505 & Goble Creek carry?
About 17,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl 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 I-40 Wbl over SR1505 & Goble Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.