US74A over Ashworth Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.SR2815 · Structure no. 000000000210169
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US74A over Ashworth Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US74A over Ashworth Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 103 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US74A over Ashworth Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is US74A over Ashworth 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 US74A over Ashworth Creek carry?
About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US74A over Ashworth Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US74A over Ashworth Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.