SR2786 over Sand Branch
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.NC9 · Structure no. 000000000210654
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2786 over Sand Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR2786 over Sand Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2786 over Sand Branch built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2786 over Sand Branch 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2786 over Sand Branch carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2786 over Sand Branch?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m).
Who owns SR2786 over Sand Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.