NC9 over Broad River
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR2788 · Structure no. 000000000210130
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 95 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC9 over Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC9 over Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 NC9 over Broad River built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC9 over Broad River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC9 over Broad River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC9 over Broad River?
The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC9 over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.