US Bridges

SR2098 over Herron Cove Branch

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR2099 · Structure no. 000000000210222

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2098 over Herron Cove Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2098 over Herron Cove Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2098
CrossesHerron Cove Branch
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.SR2099
RouteState Highway 2098
Coordinates35.67486, -82.55271
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic900 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR2098 over Herron Cove Branch built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2098 over Herron Cove Branch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR2098 over Herron Cove Branch carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2098 over Herron Cove Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns SR2098 over Herron Cove Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.