US Bridges

SR1004 over New Found Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1220 · Structure no. 000000000210810

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1004 over New Found Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1004 over New Found Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1004
CrossesNew Found Creek
Location1.1 MI.W.JCT.SR1220
RouteState Highway 1004
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.59406, -82.74521
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SR1004 over New Found Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1004 over New Found 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR1004 over New Found Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1004 over New Found Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR1004 over New Found Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.