US Bridges

Arco Road over Haw Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 100 Ft.E.Jct.New Haw Crk · Structure no. 000000000210530

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
600
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arco Road over Haw Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Arco Road over Haw Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesArco Road
CrossesHaw Creek
Location100 Ft.E.Jct.New Haw Crk
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.5896, -82.5099
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (1992)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Arco Road over Haw Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arco Road over Haw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Arco Road over Haw Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Arco Road over Haw Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Arco Road over Haw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.