SR2027 over North Fork Ivy Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.NC197 · Structure no. 000000000210141
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 280
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2027 over North Fork Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2027 over North Fork Ivy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2027 over North Fork Ivy Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2027 over North Fork Ivy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2027 over North Fork Ivy Creek carry?
About 280 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2027 over North Fork Ivy Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2027 over North Fork Ivy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.