US Bridges

Wild Cherry Rd. over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.02MI.N.BEAVERDAM Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210437

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wild Cherry Rd. over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Wild Cherry Rd. over Beaverdam 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWild Cherry Rd.
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location0.02MI.N.BEAVERDAM Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64128, -82.54021
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (1992)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Wild Cherry Rd. over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Cherry Rd. over Beaverdam 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Wild Cherry Rd. over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wild Cherry Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Wild Cherry Rd. over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.