I40 Ebl over South Muddy Creek
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .6 MI.E.JCT.SR1763 · Structure no. 000000001110163
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 283 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I40 Ebl over South Muddy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I40 Ebl over South Muddy Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,000 by 2040. The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I40 Ebl over South Muddy Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is I40 Ebl over South Muddy Creek 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does I40 Ebl over South Muddy Creek carry?
About 18,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I40 Ebl over South Muddy Creek?
The structure is 283 ft (86.2 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.
Who owns I40 Ebl over South Muddy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.