US Bridges

SR2816 over Garren Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2782 · Structure no. 000000000210099

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2816 over Garren Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2816 over Garren 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2816
CrossesGarren Creek
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.SR2782
RouteState Highway 2816
Coordinates35.53427, -82.3902
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2015)
Projected traffic500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2816 over Garren Creek built?

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

What condition is SR2816 over Garren 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR2816 over Garren Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2816 over Garren Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2816 over Garren Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.