NC251 over Flat Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1742 · Structure no. 000000000210193
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 82 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC251 over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC251 over Flat Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC251 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC251 over Flat Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC251 over Flat Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC251 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC251 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.