US Bridges

Frederick Law Olms over Wesley Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1 Mi.W.Jct.Bt.Ck.Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210841

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1999 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Frederick Law Olms over Wesley Creek is a steel culvert carrying Frederick Law Olms over Wesley 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFrederick Law Olms
CrossesWesley Creek
Location1 Mi.W.Jct.Bt.Ck.Rd.
Coordinates35.5, -82.60451
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1999)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frederick Law Olms over Wesley Creek built?

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

What condition is Frederick Law Olms over Wesley Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Frederick Law Olms over Wesley Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1999 count).

How long is Frederick Law Olms over Wesley Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Frederick Law Olms over Wesley Creek?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.