US Bridges

Shenandoah Terrace over Flat Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 100 E.Assembly Dr. · Structure no. 000000000210826

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1994 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Shenandoah Terrace over Flat Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Shenandoah Terrace over Flat 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesShenandoah Terrace
CrossesFlat Creek
Location100 E.Assembly Dr.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64118, -82.30869
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 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1994)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Shenandoah Terrace over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Shenandoah Terrace 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Shenandoah Terrace over Flat Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1994 count).

How long is Shenandoah Terrace over Flat Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Shenandoah Terrace over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.