SR2832 over Garren Creek
PoorClosed to trafficBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2806 · Structure no. 000000000210716
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2832 over Garren Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR2832 over Garren Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2832 over Garren Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2832 over Garren Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2832 over Garren Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2832 over Garren Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR2832 over Garren Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.