Flint Street over I-240
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.N.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210376
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 1999 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Flint Street over I-240 is a concrete continuous slab carrying Flint Street over I-240 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 67 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 6 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Flint Street over I-240 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Flint Street over I-240 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Flint Street over I-240 carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Flint Street over I-240?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Flint Street over I-240?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.