US Bridges

Texas Road Ext. over Flat Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 100 Ft.E.Assembly Dr. · Structure no. 000000000210520

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1981 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Road Ext. over Flat Creek is a steel culvert carrying Texas Road Ext. over Flat Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.9 mi (106 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Road Ext.
CrossesFlat Creek
Location100 Ft.E.Assembly Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64348, -82.30412
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1981)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.9 mi (106 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 Texas Road Ext. over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Road Ext. over Flat 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 Texas Road Ext. over Flat Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1981 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Texas Road Ext. over Flat Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Texas Road Ext. over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.