US Bridges

Brevard RD over I-26 I-240

Poor

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000210242

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
149 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brevard RD over I-26 I-240 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brevard RD over I-26 I-240 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBrevard RD
CrossesI-26 I-240
Location.02 MI.S.JCT.NC191
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56406, -82.59388
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length149 ft (45.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2022)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Brevard RD over I-26 I-240 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Brevard RD over I-26 I-240 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 2024.

How much traffic does Brevard RD over I-26 I-240 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Brevard RD over I-26 I-240?

The structure is 149 ft (45.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Brevard RD over I-26 I-240?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.