Fairview Road over Sweeten Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.E.JCT.SWEETEN Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210557
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Fairview Road over Sweeten Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Fairview Road over Sweeten Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Fairview Road over Sweeten Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Fairview Road over Sweeten 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 Fairview Road over Sweeten Creek carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Fairview Road over Sweeten Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Fairview Road over Sweeten Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.