SR2806 over Garren Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR2809 · Structure no. 000000000210106
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2806 over Garren Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2806 over Garren Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 65 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2806 over Garren Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is SR2806 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR2806 over Garren Creek carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2806 over Garren Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR2806 over Garren Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.