US Bridges

SR1790 over Lee Creek

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .04 MI.N.JCT.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000210715

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1790 over Lee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1790 over Lee Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1790
CrossesLee Creek
Location.04 MI.N.JCT.SR1002
RouteState Highway 1790
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63492, -82.6224
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1790 over Lee Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1790 over Lee 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1790 over Lee Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1790 over Lee Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1790 over Lee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.