US Bridges

I-26 Ebl over SR3431 Hominy Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .8 MI.N.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000210238

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
74,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-26 Ebl over SR3431 Hominy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-26 Ebl over SR3431 Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 74,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 149,000 by 2040. The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long and 158 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-26 Ebl
CrossesSR3431 Hominy Creek
Location.8 MI.N.JCT.NC191
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54533, -82.60479
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length331 ft (100.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width158 ft (48.3 m)
Roadway width153 ft (46.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74,500 (2020)
Projected traffic149,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-26 Ebl over SR3431 Hominy Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-26 Ebl over SR3431 Hominy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does I-26 Ebl over SR3431 Hominy Creek carry?

About 74,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-26 Ebl over SR3431 Hominy Creek?

The structure is 331 ft (100.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 158 ft wide.

Who owns I-26 Ebl over SR3431 Hominy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.