US74A over Gap Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR2776 · Structure no. 000000000210111
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74A over Gap Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US74A over Gap Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 102 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US74A over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is US74A over Gap 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does US74A over Gap Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US74A over Gap Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US74A over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.