NC81 over Haw Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .15 MI.W.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000000210133
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC81 over Haw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC81 over Haw Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC81 over Haw Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC81 over Haw 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC81 over Haw Creek carry?
About 11,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC81 over Haw Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns NC81 over Haw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.