I26W US19 23N 70W over NC251 SR1781 Reeds Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1679 · Structure no. 000000000210284
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 271 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I26W US19 23N 70W over NC251 SR1781 Reeds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26W US19 23N 70W over NC251 SR1781 Reeds Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 29,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,500 by 2040. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I26W US19 23N 70W over NC251 SR1781 Reeds Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is I26W US19 23N 70W over NC251 SR1781 Reeds 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 2025.
How much traffic does I26W US19 23N 70W over NC251 SR1781 Reeds Creek carry?
About 29,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I26W US19 23N 70W over NC251 SR1781 Reeds Creek?
The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I26W US19 23N 70W over NC251 SR1781 Reeds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.