Chestnut Street over Ut to Reed Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.01MI.W.JCT.BROADWAY St. · Structure no. 000000000210565
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 277 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Chestnut Street over Ut to Reed Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Chestnut Street over Ut to Reed Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 Chestnut Street over Ut to Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is Chestnut Street over Ut to Reed 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 Chestnut Street over Ut to Reed Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Chestnut Street over Ut to Reed Creek?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Chestnut Street over Ut to Reed Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.