NC9 over Broad River
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR2791 · Structure no. 000000000210079
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 68 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC9 over Broad River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC9 over Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC9 over Broad River built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC9 over Broad River 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC9 over Broad River carry?
About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC9 over Broad River?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC9 over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.