I40 Wbl over Buffalo Shoals Creek

Poor Condition71 years old17,750 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyIredell
Location0.3 Mi. W. Jct. Sr1505
CarriesI40 Wbl
CrossesBuffalo Shoals Creek
Coordinates35.75542, -81.04529

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length179.8 ft (54.8 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area553.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,750 (2020)
Truck Traffic23%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000970054

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