I20E US19S 23S 70S over SR1781 Reeds Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .6 MI.S.JCT.SR1679 · Structure no. 000000000210289
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 274 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I20E US19S 23S 70S over SR1781 Reeds Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I20E US19S 23S 70S over SR1781 Reeds Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 29,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,500 by 2040. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 I20E US19S 23S 70S over SR1781 Reeds Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I20E US19S 23S 70S over SR1781 Reeds 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I20E US19S 23S 70S over SR1781 Reeds Creek carry?
About 29,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I20E US19S 23S 70S over SR1781 Reeds Creek?
The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns I20E US19S 23S 70S over SR1781 Reeds Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.