US19 23 Nbl over Reems Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1720 · Structure no. 000000000210370
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 270 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19 23 Nbl over Reems Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 Nbl over Reems Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long and 33 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19 23 Nbl over Reems Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19 23 Nbl over Reems 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 US19 23 Nbl over Reems Creek carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US19 23 Nbl over Reems Creek?
The structure is 270 ft (82.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US19 23 Nbl over Reems Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.