US Bridges

SR2838 over Christian Cr.

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .03 MI.N.JCT.I40 · Structure no. 000000000210737

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2838 over Christian Cr. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2838 over Christian Cr. in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2838
CrossesChristian Cr.
Location.03 MI.N.JCT.I40
RouteState Highway 2838
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58208, -82.46331
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2016)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2838 over Christian Cr. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2838 over Christian Cr. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2838 over Christian Cr. carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2838 over Christian Cr.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR2838 over Christian Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.