Old Lyman Street over Ut to French Broad River
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.S.JCT.LYMAN St. · Structure no. 000000000210566
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old Lyman Street over Ut to French Broad River is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Old Lyman Street over Ut to French Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old Lyman Street over Ut to French Broad River built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Old Lyman Street over Ut to French Broad River 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 Old Lyman Street over Ut to French Broad River carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Old Lyman Street over Ut to French Broad River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Old Lyman Street over Ut to French Broad River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.