US Bridges

NC112 over Hominy Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR3446 · Structure no. 000000000210085

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC112 over Hominy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC112 over Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC112
CrossesHominy Creek
Location.05 MI.W.JCT.SR3446
RouteState Highway 112
Coordinates35.54144, -82.65641
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2022)
Projected traffic36,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC112 over Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC112 over Hominy 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does NC112 over Hominy Creek carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC112 over Hominy Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns NC112 over Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.