US25A over Sweeten Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.74 MI.S.JCT.NC81 · Structure no. 000000000210095
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US25A over Sweeten Creek is a concrete slab carrying US25A over Sweeten Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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.
It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US25A over Sweeten Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is US25A over Sweeten 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US25A over Sweeten Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US25A over Sweeten Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US25A over Sweeten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.