NC63 over Dix Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1305 · Structure no. 000000000210060
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC63 over Dix Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC63 over Dix Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC63 over Dix Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC63 over Dix Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NC63 over Dix Creek carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC63 over Dix Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC63 over Dix Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.