SR2786(CLOSED) over Flat Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBuncombe County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR2805 · Structure no. 000000000210424
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2786(CLOSED) over Flat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2786(CLOSED) over Flat Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2786(CLOSED) over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2786(CLOSED) over Flat 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2786(CLOSED) over Flat Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2786(CLOSED) over Flat Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR2786(CLOSED) over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.