I-26 over Powell Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.W.JCT.NC146 · Structure no. 000000000210101
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 72,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-26 over Powell Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-26 over Powell Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 72,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 145,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-26 over Powell Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-26 over Powell 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 2023.
How much traffic does I-26 over Powell Creek carry?
About 72,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-26 over Powell Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-26 over Powell Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.