I-40 Wbl over Mill Creek
FairMcDowell County, North Carolina · .4 MI.E.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000001110031
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,750
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-40 Wbl over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Mill Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,500 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).
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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-40 Wbl 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 Wbl over Mill Creek carry?
About 13,750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-40 Wbl 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 Wbl over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.