US Bridges

SR2408 over Bull Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR2002 · Structure no. 000000000210213

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
1996 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2408 over Bull Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2408 over Bull Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2408
CrossesBull Creek
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.SR2002
RouteState Highway 2408
Coordinates35.60807, -82.45921
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating92.9 US tons
Inventory rating71 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1996)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2408 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2408 over Bull 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR2408 over Bull Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2408 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2408 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.