US Bridges

SR1234 over I-40

Good

McDowell County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1240 · Structure no. 000000001110084

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
209 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1234 over I-40 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1234 over I-40 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1234
CrossesI-40
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1240
RouteState Highway 1240
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.6388, -82.14435
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1234 over I-40 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1234 over I-40 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1234 over I-40 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1234 over I-40?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR1234 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.