Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.E.Jct.Rocky Cove RD · Structure no. 000000000210838
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek is a steel culvert carrying Bent Creek Road over Bent 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bent Creek Road 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Bent Creek Road over Bent Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.