SR1255 over Ragsdale Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1257 · Structure no. 000000000210288
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1255 over Ragsdale Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1255 over Ragsdale Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1255 over Ragsdale Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1255 over Ragsdale 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1255 over Ragsdale Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1255 over Ragsdale Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns SR1255 over Ragsdale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.