Ninth Street over Tomahawk Creek
PoorPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.HIAWASSEE Ave · Structure no. 000000000210522
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ninth Street over Tomahawk Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ninth Street over Tomahawk Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Ninth Street over Tomahawk Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ninth Street over Tomahawk 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ninth Street over Tomahawk Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1992 count).
How long is Ninth Street over Tomahawk Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Ninth Street over Tomahawk Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.