US Bridges

SR2782 over Cane Creek

Poor

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR2776 · Structure no. 000000000210464

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2782 over Cane Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR2782 over Cane Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR2782
CrossesCane Creek
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR2776
RouteState Highway 2782
Coordinates35.54186, -82.38087
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2782 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2782 over Cane 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 SR2782 over Cane Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2782 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m).

Who owns SR2782 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.