US Bridges

SR1741 over I-40

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001110144

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1741 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1741 over I-40 in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 67 years old, older 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1741
CrossesI-40
Location.6 MI.E.JCT.NC226
RouteState Highway 1741
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.66568, -81.95647
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.1 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1741 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is SR1741 over I-40 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR1741 over I-40 carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1741 over I-40?

The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1741 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.