US Bridges

I-26 Wbl over SR1142

Fair

Polk County, North Carolina · 0.20 MI.E.JCT.SR1006 · Structure no. 000000001490098

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
193 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 Wbl over SR1142 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Wbl over SR1142 in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 56 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 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26 Wbl
CrossesSR1142
Location0.20 MI.E.JCT.SR1006
RouteInterstate 26
CountyPolk County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24872, -82.32787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length193 ft (58.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2020)
Projected traffic39,000 by 2040
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-26 Wbl over SR1142 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is I-26 Wbl over SR1142 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 Wbl over SR1142 carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is I-26 Wbl over SR1142?

The structure is 193 ft (58.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 Wbl over SR1142?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.