I-40 over Gashes Creek

Fair Condition49 years old34,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.25 Mi.w.jct.i240
CarriesI-40
CrossesGashes Creek
Coordinates35.56592, -82.49824

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length21.0 ft (6.4 m)
Max Span8.9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck Area149.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1977

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic34,000 (2013)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210508

Nearby Bridges

I-240 over I-40 0.1 mi Fair I-240 Wbl over Southern Railroad 0.1 mi Fair I-240 Ebl over Southern Railroad 0.1 mi Fair I-40 Ebl over Us74a 0.1 mi Fair I-40 Wbl over Us74a 0.1 mi Fair U.s. Route 74a (wb over Creek 0.2 mi Fair I-240 Ebl over Us74a Ramp To I240 0.2 mi Fair I-240 Wbl over Us74a Ramp To I240 0.3 mi Fair Blue Ridge Parkway over U.s. Route 74a 0.4 mi Fair Us74a over Gashes Creek 0.4 mi Fair