US Bridges

Chunns Cove Rd. over Ross Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.65 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210562

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
1992 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chunns Cove Rd. over Ross Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Chunns Cove Rd. over Ross Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 5 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesChunns Cove Rd.
CrossesRoss Creek
Location0.65 MI.N.JCT.US70
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60342, -82.53026
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (1992)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Chunns Cove Rd. over Ross Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Chunns Cove Rd. over Ross 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 Chunns Cove Rd. over Ross Creek carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Chunns Cove Rd. over Ross Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Chunns Cove Rd. over Ross Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.