US Bridges

I-40 Wbl over Crooked Crk & Private DR

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · 1.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1234 · Structure no. 000000001110102

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,250
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-40 Wbl over Crooked Crk & Private DR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-40 Wbl over Crooked Crk & Private DR 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 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 14,250 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,500 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-40 Wbl
CrossesCrooked Crk & Private DR
Location1.7 MI.E.JCT.SR1234
RouteInterstate 40
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64064, -82.11416
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,250 (2020)
Projected traffic28,500 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
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 Wbl over Crooked Crk & Private DR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-40 Wbl over Crooked Crk & Private DR 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 Crooked Crk & Private DR carry?

About 14,250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-40 Wbl over Crooked Crk & Private DR?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I-40 Wbl over Crooked Crk & Private DR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.