I-240 US70 Ramps over Haw Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .43 MI.W.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000000210469
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 36 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59,500
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-240 US70 Ramps over Haw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-240 US70 Ramps over Haw Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 59,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 119,000 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-240 US70 Ramps over Haw Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-240 US70 Ramps over Haw 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does I-240 US70 Ramps over Haw Creek carry?
About 59,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is I-240 US70 Ramps over Haw Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns I-240 US70 Ramps over Haw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.