US Bridges

Non System Rd. over Bent Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.W.Jct.Brpkw on Ramp · Structure no. 000000000210837

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
880 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
280
1999 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Non System Rd. over Bent Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Non System Rd. over Bent Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNon System Rd.
CrossesBent Creek
Location.2 Mi.W.Jct.Brpkw on Ramp
Coordinates35.50064, -82.60184
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length880 ft (268.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (1999)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks6%
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Non System Rd. over Bent Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Non System Rd. over Bent 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Non System Rd. over Bent Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Non System Rd. over Bent Creek?

The structure is 880 ft (268.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Non System Rd. over Bent Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.