US Bridges

SR2799 over Ut to Grassy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR2798 · Structure no. 000000000210546

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2799 over Ut to Grassy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2799 over Ut to Grassy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2799
CrossesUt to Grassy Creek
Location.2 MI.S.JCT.SR2798
RouteState Highway 2799
Coordinates35.47021, -82.25923
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2799 over Ut to Grassy Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2799 over Ut to Grassy 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2799 over Ut to Grassy Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR2799 over Ut to Grassy Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR2799 over Ut to Grassy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.