NC9 (closed) over Broad River
PoorClosed to trafficBuncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR2786 · Structure no. 000000000210049
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC9 (closed) over Broad River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC9 (closed) over Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 1 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Superstructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC9 (closed) over Broad River built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC9 (closed) over Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NC9 (closed) over Broad River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC9 (closed) over Broad River?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC9 (closed) over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.