US Bridges

Victoria Road over US25

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.US25 NC81 · Structure no. 000000000210140

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17,000
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victoria Road over US25 is a concrete culvert carrying Victoria Road over US25 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 98 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesVictoria Road
CrossesUS25
Location1 MI.N.JCT.US25 NC81
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.57738, -82.55143
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2008)
Projected traffic34,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Victoria Road over US25 built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Victoria Road over US25 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 Victoria Road over US25 carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Victoria Road over US25?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m).

Who owns Victoria Road over US25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.