NC191 over Bent Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .45 MI.S.JCT.SR3484 · Structure no. 000000000210127
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 20,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC191 over Bent Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC191 over Bent Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 6 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC191 over Bent Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC191 over Bent 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC191 over Bent Creek carry?
About 20,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC191 over Bent Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns NC191 over Bent Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.