I-240 Wbl over Hominy Creek

Fair Condition60 years old30,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location0.15 Mi. E. Jct. I-40
CarriesI-240 Wbl
CrossesHominy Creek
Coordinates35.55941, -82.60767

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length198.8 ft (60.6 m)
Max Span73.8 ft (22.5 m)
Deck Width45.3 ft (13.8 m)
Deck Area836.3 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic30,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210070

Nearby Bridges

I-240 Ebl over Hominy Creek 0.0 mi Fair Sr3413 over I-240 0.1 mi Fair I-26 Wbl over I-40 Wbl 0.2 mi Fair I-40 Wbl over Hominy Creek 0.2 mi Fair I-26 Ebl over I-40 Wbl 0.2 mi Fair I-40 Ebl over Hominy Creek 0.3 mi Fair Sr3413 over Hominy Creek 0.3 mi Fair I-26 Wbl over I-40 Ebl 0.3 mi Fair I-26 Ebl over I-40 Ramp 0.4 mi Fair I-26 Wbl over I-240 0.4 mi Fair