US Bridges

SR1296 over Newfound Creek

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Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.N.JCT.SR1004 · Structure no. 000000000210536

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
430
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1296 over Newfound Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1296 over Newfound Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 430 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 860 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1296
CrossesNewfound Creek
Location0.1MI.N.JCT.SR1004
RouteState Highway 1296
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60744, -82.73036
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic430 (2021)
Projected traffic860 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1296 over Newfound Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1296 over Newfound 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR1296 over Newfound Creek carry?

About 430 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1296 over Newfound Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns SR1296 over Newfound Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.