US Bridges

Stuyvesant Road over Brown Branch

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .4MI.S.JCT.BROWN Town Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210767

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
1988 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stuyvesant Road over Brown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Stuyvesant Road over Brown Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesStuyvesant Road
CrossesBrown Branch
Location.4MI.S.JCT.BROWN Town Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.52965, -82.53679
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (1988)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Stuyvesant Road over Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stuyvesant Road over Brown Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Stuyvesant Road over Brown Branch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (1988 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Stuyvesant Road over Brown Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns Stuyvesant Road over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.