Glenn Falls Road over Beaverdam Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W(MERRIMON AVE)US25 · Structure no. 000000000210563
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Glenn Falls Road over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete slab carrying Glenn Falls Road over Beaverdam Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Glenn Falls Road over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Glenn Falls Road over Beaverdam 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 Glenn Falls Road over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Glenn Falls Road over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Glenn Falls Road over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.