SR2079 over North Fork Ivy Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.NC197 · Structure no. 000000000210410
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2079 over North Fork Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2079 over North Fork Ivy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2079 over North Fork Ivy Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2079 over North Fork Ivy 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR2079 over North Fork Ivy Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2079 over North Fork Ivy Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR2079 over North Fork Ivy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.