Roberts Road over Sweeten Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.05MI.E.JCT.US25A · Structure no. 000000000210561
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Roberts Road over Sweeten Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Roberts Road over Sweeten Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Roberts Road over Sweeten Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Roberts 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 Roberts Road over Sweeten Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Roberts Road over Sweeten Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Roberts Road over Sweeten Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.