US Bridges

SR1781 over Ut to Reed Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .22 MI.S.JCT.SR1683 · Structure no. 000000000210800

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1781 over Ut to Reed Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1781 over Ut to Reed Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1781
CrossesUt to Reed Creek
Location.22 MI.S.JCT.SR1683
RouteState Highway 1781
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61143, -82.56625
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SR1781 over Ut to Reed Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1781 over Ut to Reed 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 SR1781 over Ut to Reed Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR1781 over Ut to Reed Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR1781 over Ut to Reed Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.