US Bridges

I26 US19 23 over SR1557 Ivy Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR2207 · Structure no. 000000000210429

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
23,000
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I26 US19 23 over SR1557 Ivy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I26 US19 23 over SR1557 Ivy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 50 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 23,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,000 by 2040. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI26 US19 23
CrossesSR1557 Ivy Creek
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR2207
RouteInterstate 26
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.79172, -82.53991
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,000 (2020)
Projected traffic46,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I26 US19 23 over SR1557 Ivy Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I26 US19 23 over SR1557 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does I26 US19 23 over SR1557 Ivy Creek carry?

About 23,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I26 US19 23 over SR1557 Ivy Creek?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns I26 US19 23 over SR1557 Ivy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.