SR2788 over Crooked Creek
FairPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.NC9 · Structure no. 000000000210463
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2788 over Crooked Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2788 over Crooked Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2788 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2788 over Crooked 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2788 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2788 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR2788 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.