Baker Dr. over South Mill Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .02MI.S.OLD Cnty.Home Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210797
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 955
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Baker Dr. over South Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Baker Dr. over South Mill Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 955 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Baker Dr. over South Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Baker Dr. over South Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Baker Dr. over South Mill Creek carry?
About 955 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Baker Dr. over South Mill Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Baker Dr. over South Mill Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.