US Bridges

SR2178 over Stony Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .7 MI.S.JCT.SR2173 · Structure no. 000000000210151

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2178 over Stony Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2178 over Stony 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 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2178
CrossesStony Creek
Location.7 MI.S.JCT.SR2173
RouteState Highway 2178
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74365, -82.41328
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2178 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2178 over Stony 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR2178 over Stony Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2178 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2178 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.