NC191 over I-26
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .08 MI.N.JCT.SR3428 · Structure no. 000000000210171
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 11,750
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC191 over I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC191 over I-26 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,250 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC191 over I-26 built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC191 over I-26 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does NC191 over I-26 carry?
About 11,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC191 over I-26?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns NC191 over I-26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.