US Bridges

SR2748 over I-40

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR2843 · Structure no. 000000000210479

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2748 over I-40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2748 over I-40 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2748
CrossesI-40
Location.05 MI.N.JCT.SR2843
RouteState Highway 2748
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59151, -82.42902
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length262 ft (79.8 m)
Longest span172 ft (52.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2748 over I-40 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2748 over I-40 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR2748 over I-40 carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2748 over I-40?

The structure is 262 ft (79.8 m) long with a longest span of 172 ft (52.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR2748 over I-40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.