US Bridges

SR1882 over Reems Creek

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1729 · Structure no. 000000000210061

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1882 over Reems Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1882 over Reems Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1882
CrossesReems Creek
Location0.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1729
RouteState Highway 1882
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69004, -82.59381
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2018)
Projected traffic6,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1882 over Reems Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1882 over Reems Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SR1882 over Reems Creek carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1882 over Reems Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1882 over Reems Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.