US25A over Sweeten Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .44 MI.S.JCT.NC81 · Structure no. 000000000210109
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US25A over Sweeten Creek is a concrete continuous culvert 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 2025.
How much traffic does US25A over Sweeten Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US25A over Sweeten Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US25A over Sweeten Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.