US Bridges

NC63 Wbl over Newfound Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.45M. W. Jct. SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000210080

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC63 Wbl over Newfound Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC63 Wbl over Newfound Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesNC63 Wbl
CrossesNewfound Creek
Location0.45M. W. Jct. SR1002
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.65125, -82.68139
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC63 Wbl over Newfound Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC63 Wbl over Newfound 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 Wbl over Newfound Creek carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC63 Wbl over Newfound Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns NC63 Wbl over Newfound Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.