SR2416 over Beetree Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.SR2427 · Structure no. 000000000210203
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2416 over Beetree Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2416 over Beetree Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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.
It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR2416 over Beetree Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2416 over Beetree 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR2416 over Beetree Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2416 over Beetree Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR2416 over Beetree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.