US25 70 over Flat Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1740 · Structure no. 000000000210760
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US25 70 over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US25 70 over Flat Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US25 70 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US25 70 over Flat 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does US25 70 over Flat Creek carry?
About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US25 70 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US25 70 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.