I40 Ebl over Black Creek
FairJohnston County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. W. Jct. NC242 · Structure no. 000000001010470
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Ebl over Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over Black Creek in Johnston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Ebl over Black Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Ebl over Black 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I40 Ebl over Black Creek carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 Ebl over Black Creek?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Ebl over Black Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.