US Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Mill Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000001110030

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Ebl over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Ebl over Mill Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-40 Ebl
CrossesMill Creek
Location.4 MI.E.JCT.SR1103
RouteInterstate 40
Coordinates35.62536, -82.17622
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2020)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-40 Ebl over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Ebl over Mill 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-40 Ebl over Mill Creek carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Ebl over Mill Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Ebl over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.