US Bridges

Hazel Mill Road over Blue Ridge Southern RR

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 2 MI.N.JCT.US19 23 · Structure no. 000000000210570

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,800
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hazel Mill Road over Blue Ridge Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hazel Mill Road over Blue Ridge Southern RR 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,200 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHazel Mill Road
CrossesBlue Ridge Southern RR
Location2 MI.N.JCT.US19 23
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.59323, -82.5999
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,800 (2016)
Projected traffic10,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hazel Mill Road over Blue Ridge Southern RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hazel Mill Road over Blue Ridge Southern RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Hazel Mill Road over Blue Ridge Southern RR carry?

About 4,800 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Hazel Mill Road over Blue Ridge Southern RR?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Hazel Mill Road over Blue Ridge Southern RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.